I've been reading on blogs, Facebook and Twitter, how a large number of people are ready to bid a not-so-fond "adieu" to 2009. Sounds like it's been a tough year across the board.This morning I decided to read all the "20:10" scriptures in the Bible, finishing logically, with Revelation.Oh. My. Word.Friends, though he may pull out all the stops and hit us with everything he's got, HE LOSES.Then the devil who had led them astray [deceiving and seducing them] was hurled into the fiery lake of burning brimstone, where the beast and false prophet were; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever (through the ages of the ages).Revelation 20:10 AMPThere is HOPE friends. We know how...

A few weeks ago, my family went to Six Flags Over Texas. We were waiting in line for a roller coaster and I noticed that there was one car that was unoperational, sitting by itself on a separate piece of track. It looked like the others; no visible, outward signs of a problem. However, it was obviously carrying some sort of inner issue that caused it to be derailed."It's like me," I thought.For the last several weeks, I've looked pretty much the same on the outside. But, inwardly, I've been carrying my own set of "issues" that have caused me to pull myself "off the track." I've withdrawn from life, doing only what absolutely needed to be done, but truly unable to move...

If you're just joining us, click here to see what this prayer team is all about! While we are a "pro-life" prayer team, we, IN NO WAY, stand in judgment against those who have chosen abortion in the past! We hold you and your heart in the highest esteem and you are SO WELCOME here. Many women (and men) who've experienced abortion often hold onto the memory in silence, suppressing feelings of guilt, shame and grief for, quite often, years. If this describes you, and you would like more information on how to find hope and healing, please visit this site, or click on the "contact me" button above.This post comes on the heels of Christmas, after every gift has been opened and we've all made...

If you're just joining us, click here to see what this prayer team is all about! While we are a "pro-life" prayer team, we, IN NO WAY, stand in judgment against those who have chosen abortion in the past! We hold you and your heart in the highest esteem and you are SO WELCOME here. Many women (and men) who've experienced abortion often hold onto the memory in silence, suppressing feelings of guilt, shame and grief for, quite often, years. If this describes you, and you would like more information on how to find hope and healing, please visit this site, or click on the "contact me" button above.This is going to be one of those posts where I ask you to exercise your voice and rights as an...

On Sunday, I attended the memorial service for Dona, my dear friend from high school. It was a precious time of celebration and reconnecting with old friends, some of which I hadn't seen since we walked across the graduation stage in 1981. There was an open mic for sharing old memories during the service, lots of laughter amidst the tears, and even more hugging. Dona would've loved it.The story was told of when she was six years old, and sitting on her daddy's knee. After hearing the gospel presented in simplistic terms, she accepted Jesus into her heart. Then, her daddy asked her how she was sure she was going to heaven one day. Her answer has been resonating with me since the service,...