I stared out the window and watched the scarlet cord blow in the breeze. I wondered who Rahab was signaling with this impromptu flag. I felt vulnerable looking out the window perched high on the wall as I watched the Israelites approach the city again with priests carrying a golden box and trumpets made of ram horns.
Read More #WednesdayWalk — Trusting God or Fortified WallsIt’s been eleven years since I started this blog. I think there’s a lesson in its history. When I first launched 140 Character Christian in 2010, I didn’t know anything about blogging. What I did know was writing. Most of my career was spent writing advertising, literature and articles. Yet I didn’t quite know what […]
Read More Once Upon a Time There Was a BlogI stood in the other room with my fellow servant so our friend could not hear us. “How long has he been paralyzed like this?” I asked…
Read More #WednesdayWalk —Long Distance HealingI have had many conversations over the years with people who want to debate the validity of the Bible. In the course of hearing them argue about flaws in scripture, it becomes evident they have no desire to understand the Word of God and what it offers. They do not have a heart that wants […]
Read More Finding the Right WordsThe noise is everywhere creating havoc and confusion. It tries to divert people from you dear God. Yet your word is active and alive. It makes itself known. Those who have ears will hear what you say dear God. They will see your son Jesus and desire to know him. Help me dear God to […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Clearing ConfusionThe storm clouds circle above. Darkness blocks the sun. I scan the horizon, but only grayness prevails. I feel the turbulent wind engulf me; menacing, threatening to break the calm. A feeling of dread overwhelms me. Then I see a small break in the clouds. Suddenly a sliver of light pierces the encroaching darkness. Hope […]
Read More Prayer Journey — Glimmer of HopeIt is a hard thing to long for healing and to wait on the Lord. Sometimes it is hard to understand His reasons, His purposes…
Read More Humbled HealingYou dear Lord are the source of joy, pure joy. Nothing on this earth can match the joy you bring to my soul. Though trials may persist, they do not extinguish the joy you bring. Though my heart may be saddened, you lift me up. Though I struggle, you give me hope. May your wisdom […]
Read More Prayer Journey — JoyFaith in Jesus Christ is not a one-time statement, not a one-time commitment. It is an active effort to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus; to draw closer to Him; to pursue a life in Christ and shed the sinful behavior that drags us down and draws us away from Jesus. In 1 Peter 1:5-8, […]
Read More Active FaithJesus’ death on the cross made it possible for us to die to sin by believing in Him. His wounds made it possible to heal us. His death brought life. His wounds brought healing…
Read More Wounds healing Wounds