Pausing With God

When I was growing up, I remember the only time we played video games was an occasional visit to the arcade.  Most of our time was spent outside.  We played tag, hopscotch, dodge ball and hide and seek – how could I forget the best one - sliding down the hill in a cardboard box .  Entertaining us did not cost nearly as much it does for kids today. But things have changed in many households, some we are responsible for and some are out of our control.   With the pinball machine, we were the operators, but lately it appears that life has placed us inside the glass enclosure and is tossing us to and fro.  Just when we think we have learned how to coast our way out, we are thrown back to the top; starting all over again.                               As a mother myself, I understand how hectic life can be and being in the midst of menopause does not make it any easier .    Here are a few creative ways that may help: 1.  Purchase a cheap timer and set it – this is your time to unw

The Imperfect Wives: Honoring Our Moms At All Times!

Various groups of ladies and myself have been blessed with the opportunity to SHUT-IN. We usually set aside an uninterrupted twenty-four hour period to Dwell In A Place and seek the Lord. One particular shut in, we began by first standing in The Outer Court with thanksgiving in our hearts.  As the Lord invited us to go further, we found ourselves at The Brazen Altar, sacrificing and surrendering everything that hindered us.  Our feet had to be washed in the Laver before we could even think about entering into the Holy Place. Once we were cleansed through His Word, we advanced into The Inner Court.  We passed The Table of Showbread as the Lord guided us with the light from His Golden Candlesticks.   Without any thought, we moved in a time of prayer and intercession as we rested by The Golden Altar.                        With a spirit of expectancy, we carefully entered The Most Holy Place or what is also known as The Holy of Holies.  Here we came face to face with who we are in