I think it was Ruth Graham who wrote, “…there is a broken heart in every pew.” Many years down the road, with many a “breaking-experience” under my belt, I can say a healthy amen. We in The Church are “a building” built from broken things. I recall when I was the editor of my women’s…
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The road you’re on is not an easy one. (I should know.) I have been down your road. It is for that reason I wrote this book. I am hoping it will plant some seeds of trust in that heart of yours. The Jewish would call me “bat Shuvah”—she who has returned. I have returned. To my Abba-Father God. To…
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I had always felt it. This distance. All of my life—I felt out of sync with what was around me. Family. School. Church. God. Wherever I was, there was them, then there was me. Separate. I don’t know why. Perhaps it is hidden in early events I cannot now recall. Anyway, forget the why. That isn’t what I…
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Denominational Made-up-Minds. (Oh baby!) Of all the things in The Church, perhaps this is the thing that scares me the most. This blind prejudice to, “We have always done it this way.” or “That is what my daddy believed, what my mama believed, and by golly, it’s what I believe!” Well… okay then! Pardon my seeing this Glorious…
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We live in a day when everyone seems to be chasing BIG numbers. (We measure by numbers.) Big numbers seem to say, “This person is important.” or “You need to own that thing that everyone else is buying.” Big numbers seem to equal a BIG deal. Bigger equals better—that’s the world’s mantra! But remember? The…
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I used to think so long ago “I am a worm and very low” I could not see nor understand, This destiny—with plans so grand! ~~~ But here we are! (You ‘n me…) We’re skimming clouds—bold and free! I’ve wings to fly, to sail, to go… I’m soaring now—beyond rainbows! ~~~ Dancing up among the…
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The call has come from Spirit’s flow, Up to the rainbow tops to go. Cocoon breaks its last restricting hold… As moonbeams shimmer on wings of gold. ~~~ A moment now—to understand, That darkened cell was sacred plan; To make me into “vessel” new, With messages—not for a few… ~~~ Oh, no! This plan…
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(DREAM-MAKER:) Fear only one thing little one. Fear displeasing Me. CATERPILLAR: I do, Dream-Maker, I do! That’s WHY I’m scared! (DREAM-MAKER:) That is the only good fear little one. It will keep you humble. It will keep you hungry for righteousness. CATERPILLAR: (DREAM-MAKER:) Everywhere you go little one. Everywhere you go. My Spirit will empower…
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It’s time to open wide your mouth And scatter as you sing, The seeds of joy—from tears you shed Into the hearts of those I bring ~~~ You are the one I’ve chosen child For this time near the end To be My Kingdom’s messenger Sowing hope in hearts we’ll mend ~~~ You’ve been blessed…
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(DREAM-MAKER:) Before you go… I want you to listen to Me… Are you listening? CATERPILLAR: (…grumble… grumble… grumble.) (DREAM-MAKER:) I want you to remember Who you work for. CATERPILLAR: Work for? (DREAM-MAKER:) Yes. You work for Me. Your life is in My hands. You are kept by My love. CATERPILLAR: (DREAM-MAKER:)…
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