The Divine Romance

I don’t think any book (other than my Bible) has impacted my life in a positive way, more than–Brian Simmons, The Divine Romance. When I prayed that simple prayer, “God, teach me how much you love me.” little did I know, just how much God was longing to do that! Those eight little words sent…

Welcoming The Presence Of God

“Now set your mind and heart to seek the Lord your God.” (1 Chronicles 22:19)” Seeking the Lord means seeking his presence. “Presence” is a common translation of the Hebrew word “face.” Literally, we are to seek his “face.” But this is the Hebraic way of having access to God. To be before his face is to be in his presence.…

Songs of HOPE Playlist

There is nothing like listening to worship music to lift the spirit and usher me into the presence of God. I love today’s contemporary Christian music! When I’m having a challenging day, it dries my tears, lifts my focus to The One who controls every aspect of my life, puts everything back into an encouraged…

Leap of Trust

By: womenwithdestiny September 30, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieBe Still And Know, faith, heart trust, Red Rocks Worship, trustLeave a Comment

Trust is a BIG thing for me. And, I have to confess that I don’t trust easily–and because of that–my walk with Jesus can sometimes get very challenging. My faith will sometimes get tangled up in what I see or think. (That’s a problem.) How about you? As we sit here in your favorite bistro…

Waiting On Your Promise

By: womenwithdestiny September 23, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieBen Potter, Comfort Before Truth, God's promises, waitingLeave a Comment

Today I want to bring a cup of comfort to those of you who are still waiting on your promise. I want you to know you don’t wait alone. I wait, too. We wait in exalted company. There are some folks in the Bible that I have so much empathy and compassion for. They are…

Our Song In The Night

By: womenwithdestiny September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieA Cup of Hope, Brian Simmons, confident hope, Emilie Barnes, Red Rocks Worship, The Divine Romance, You Will Be My Song2 Comments

HOPE IS A PERSON, the Person of Jesus Christ… with Christ, hope always has the last word.

Resilient Hope

By: womenwithdestiny September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieA Cup of Hope, At Midnight, comfort, Elevation Worship, Emilie Barnes, hope, It Is So, peaceLeave a Comment

Emilie Barnes wrote her book, A Cup Of Hope, while fighting a fierce battle with hopelessness. But, she discovered that, resilient hope that comes with our intimate relationship with Jesus. I myself can remember quite clearly, the day I visited the oncologist with my father, and I listened to the devastating news he received. I…

Why Labor Day?

By: womenwithdestiny September 2, 2019

Living At 3:20Born In The USA, Bruce Springsteen, Department of Labor, Labor DayLeave a Comment

Well, to answer that question I actually went to the web page for the U. S. Department of Labor’s, History of Labor Day. Here is what I found: The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit…

Let’s Have Tea With Emilie!

By: womenwithdestiny August 26, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieA Cup of Hope, Emilie Barnes, Hillsong United, hope, Ready or Not, tea, teacupsLeave a Comment

I am an avid tea drinker with a small but treasured teacup collection. I am also a huge fan of Emilie Barnes. Though today Emilie is in heaven, I wanted to introduce her and her encouraging words to a whole new audience. So I contacted Harvest House Publishers who generously gave me permission to share…

Chase The Lion!

By: womenwithdestiny August 19, 2019

Book Reviews, Eagles Who Roarbrave, Chase The Lion, Highlands, Hillsong United, Mark Batterson, victoryLeave a Comment

But one of the elders said to me, “Do not cry! The Lion from the tribe of Judah, David’s descendant, has won the victory…” Revelation 5:5 I have read some great books in the past few years, but I don’t believe any have impacted me as much as Mark Batterson’s, Chase The Lion! I think…

Step Into Brave

By: womenwithdestiny August 12, 2019

Book Reviews, Eagles Who RoarBrian Simmons, dancing with destiny, Hillsong United, Ready or Not, The Divine RomanceLeave a Comment

Quit running away. Mark Batterson, The Lion Chaser’s Manifesto, Chase the Lion Well, we are coming into the last stretch of Batterson’s Lion Chaser’s Manifesto. Here, approaching the finish line, he challenges us, “Quit running away.” I wonder how many Christians have been destined for amazing things, and yet every time they are challenged to…

Daring The Attempt…

By: womenwithdestiny August 5, 2019August 19, 2019

Book Reviews, Eagles Who Roarbelieving, Bethel Music, courage, Daring Greatly, dreams, fear, How Great A King, Mark Batterson, Not Safe, Teddy Roosevelt, Victory AlbumLeave a Comment

Quit holding back. Mark Batterson, The Lion Chaser’s Manifesto, Chase the Lion I’ll confess, I was holding back for a long time. I LIKED safe. When you’ve grown up in a three-ring circus, performing to get even a few crumbs of love or affirmation–SAFE feels good. And then, one day… it doesn’t. Born Encourager That…

Outbrave Your Doubts

By: womenwithdestiny July 29, 2019

Eagles Who Roarauthenticity, Every Mile Mattered, Nicole Nordeman, your storyLeave a Comment

Quit holding out. Mark Batterson, The Lion Chaser’s Manifesto, Chase the Lion Once upon a time I had a bookstore. For years I spoke to people, prayed for people, listened to their hearts when they wanted to share. Everyone has a story. Every story is part of your own unique journey. It may be cracked…