In my post “Taking thoughts captive (Ungodly Beliefs),” I talk about the pygmalion effect (self-fulfilling prophecy) and how we can avoid it when we are mindful to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Continue reading
Something God has been increasingly highlighting to me is how powerful expectations are. They can be a powerful force for good or a huge catalyst for disappointment (I share an example of this in my post “Learning and Loving Our Continue reading
The first years of our marriage were rocky, but God moved in a powerful way – I share the story in my post “Renewed Marriage.” I’d love to tell you that at the end of that story we rode off Continue reading
In the post Decreasing Static, we touched on the fact that relationship with certain people can create “static” (or internal noise) that inhibits your ability to hear God. If you have someone who is constantly causing drama or hurt, or Continue reading
As we work to increase our ability to hear God, we must be conscious of the amount of “static” we allow to bring interference. Certain people, places, activities, etc will tend to cause internal noise (aka static), which interferes with Continue reading
There’s a story in Luke 17:11-19 (which I’ve shared below in the King James version) that paints a perfect picture of the wholeness that comes with gratitude. It provides a wonderful reminder of why, if we are wise, we will Continue reading
Let my sound arise Incense before Your throne Let my sound arise My yielded heart Your home
In 1 Samuel 16:14-23, we hear about the impact anointed music can have in bringing peace. In this particular story, King Saul is being tormented by an evil spirit, and David’s harp playing is able to bring peace.
As I’ve been researching the various names of God for the Dyed4you Art piece called “Holy is His Name,” God has been highlighting to me the power a name holds. Each time someone says a name, they are declaring something Continue reading
I’ve been fascinated with the names of God and what they reveal about His character for years now. You’ll find them included in many Prophetic Nuggets, Dyed4you silk letters, and Dyed4you Art words. I’ve enjoyed meditating on them as I Continue reading
