"What are you doing here?! You are conceited with a wicked heart!" I can imagine the glare in the older brother's eyes as he stared down at the boy before him approaching the battle lines. I can also imagine the fair headed boy, looking up with wide-eyed wonder at that accusation. "Dad sent me here…
Body image issues
Body image issues I recently heard that a small group won't let a divorced woman lead them in a study about marriage. Why? She has repented and been redeemed, not to mention, faced the foe she is encouraging them to fight and resist! Why? She has learned the hard way about what it is to…
The Elected
Today is the day after the vote, and nothing has changed. This doesn’t surprise me. I was talking to God about this, and He reminded me of this verse: “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I…
Nature Calls
"From the beginning of the world, men could see what God is like through the things He has made. This shows His power that lasts forever. It shows that He is God.” God delights to show His love for us. I marvel over little things. I like to sit for long spells and watch nature,…
Love deeper
I spent a few days on a tall hill, a mountain in Arkansas, appropriately named Mt. Moriah. It’s the third year in a row that my dearest sisters in Christ and mentors and I have made the trek, and each time we have been blessed with life-changing lessons. This year was no different. Some of…
For the love of them…or us?
I recently read a great article about Toms. The shoes. But more so the real purpose of the company. It's a great idea, right? You buy a pair of shoes and they will give a pair of shoes to kids who don't have them. I've seen kids with bare feet and gone on medical clinics…
All out love
One of the most memorable stories in Heidi Baker's book, Compelled by Love, took place in London. I say ONE of the MOST memorable because the book is filled with amazing stories of faith and love and healing! But this story that I am about to relate...to use a phrase my college friend uses, rocked…
Little Drummer Girl
One of my favorite songs this time of year is “Little Drummer Boy.” I love the cadence of that song, the tune, and the story. But to be honest, I always felt sorry for the boy; he had nothing to give but a song, on his drum. Doesn’t seem like much does it? Or maybe…
Carving out monuments
The minute I walked in the doors of the church his presence was felt. Or was it the Holy Spirit? They echoed the same. I walked forward in a line when someone extended a hand, “Here, you first.” I smiled. Knowing. This person had been touched by the life of Robert Ammon Warner as well.…
A Mighty Wave
One of the things I loved most about working at the radio station wasn’t meeting the Christian artists that came through town… it was hearing their stories. I loved to hear what the Spirit of God did in their hearts to create and form the music that we all love to listen to, the music…
Sifted Wheat Podcast | Where It All Began 