And Jeremiah the prophet said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah, the Lord has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. Therefore thus says the Lord: ‘Behold, I will remove you from the face of the earth. This year you shall die, because you have uttered rebellion against the… Continue reading Speaking Truth
Author: Debbi
A Little Bit of Chicken Fried
Tomorrow is a special day ’round these here parts. Once again, we get to enjoy the great booming voice of Big Tex as he thunders across Fair Park with his stiffly cheerful, “How-dy, Folks!” Once again, the Cotton Bowl becomes a prized destination as crowds, loyally dressed and decorated, flood its seating bowl to watch… Continue reading A Little Bit of Chicken Fried
Stand by Me
Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.” I love the words here: “The Lord stood by him.” God “stood by” Paul both literally and figuratively. Paul was in the midst… Continue reading Stand by Me
Running with a Purpose
I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure. Those words, made famous by Scottish runner Eric Liddell in the movie “Chariots of Fire” don’t begin to describe me. While I do believe that God made me for a purpose, I can’t… Continue reading Running with a Purpose
The Doorpost
Smee: I’ve just had an apostrophe. Captain Hook: I think you mean an epiphany. Smee: [gestures his fingers to his head] Lightning has just struck my brain. Captain Hook: Well, that must hurt. One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies, Hook. But it does explain what happened to me this week… Continue reading The Doorpost
When Life Hands You Lemons…
You make lemonade, of course. But if you’re a true entrepeneur, capitalist, or overachiever, you then sell that sweet-tangy nectar at your very own lemonade stand! This summer, as part of our Brownie program for Girl Scouts, our troop was supposed to choose a project to make our community a better place. Note the use… Continue reading When Life Hands You Lemons…
Ending the Drought
Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. 4 They shall spring up among the grass like willows by flowing streams. What a refreshing promise for us during this time of drought! … Continue reading Ending the Drought
Running Toward the Light
I have to share with you a funny story that happened to me today while I was out for my run. I have a small shuffle player that I listen to while exercising – maybe not as cool as an iPod or iPhone, but it works for me. The only downside is that I can’t… Continue reading Running Toward the Light
Our God
Isaiah 43:16 And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them. One… Continue reading Our God
Pointing the Way
Isaiah 40:3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Yesterday I had the privilege of attending chapel at Dallas Theological Seminary. It’s a once a year opportunity for me, a privilege I enjoy because of my father’s legacy. As hard… Continue reading Pointing the Way