My dog, Sol, was wandering around the backyard. I was waiting for him to come inside, and frankly, I was tired of waiting. Here Sol, I sweetly called. Then I whistled. I begged. I called more loudly. My patience was gone. My tactics were not working, so I firmly said, “Sol, come inside.” He looked…
Author: Dara
Talking to Myself
“Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, The help of…
God’s Kind of Normal
In the midst of 2011, I noticed pain in my left shoulder. I never had it checked by a doctor, so I am unsure what was causing the pain. It became difficult to reach certain directions. Rotating my arm backwards was not an option; the pain screamed loudly. Or maybe I was screaming. At first,…
Love And My Sock Drawer
I was listening to one of my favorite Bible teachers speaking on the subject of love. She was teaching out of I Corinthians 13 which shares the true definition of love. Here’s what the Amplified Bible says: 4) “Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious or boils over with jealousy,…
Thankful
Psalm 100 (AMPC) “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come before His presence with singing! Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord is God! It is He Who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]! We are His people and…
God Is Not Surprised
I began experiencing some uncomfortable changes in my life. I was obeying the Lord’s leading and becoming very busy ministering to some of His people. Frankly, I was beginning to get upset. I went straight to the Lord and told Him how I was becoming overwhelmed, how this was too big for me, and how…
The Inside Matters
I am surprised how quickly I wear out the tread on my walking shoes. I usually walk 5 days a week and it doesn’t take long for the soles to become smooth. About the same time, the shoes break down in the arches, leaving very little support. This was happening once again so I bought…
What Is God Like?
I have heard people ask, “What is God like?” I have heard some say, “We cannot see Him so how can we know?” “The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God…” Hebrews 1:3 (NLT) We know what God is like by looking at Jesus. He radiated God’s glory and expressed…
Much More
“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:8, 9 (NIV) Dear verse 9, where oh where have you been all of…
Chasing Tails
I found my mind wandering. Something was bothering me. I was worrying. “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s…