Devoted December

img_1261December is our month even more so devoted to Him.  A lot has happened in the last 11 months that we need to end this last month heavily in our devotional time.  I know that one of the things I heavily emphasize on is the use of our time on social media.  That said, I have decided to drastically decrease the time spent on the social scene so that I can focus on the spiritual means that really matter.

That is a situation for us as Christians to really consider.  Is our social connection hindering our spiritual connection?  We are turning to social media for answers, support, venting, words of encouragement, engagement, connectivity, friendships, followers or to share any random thing.  Why not exchange that social connection for the spiritual connection we can have with God that is much more worthwhile? Continue reading


Stir Up The Storm

1vykqvdwxl0-gabriel-santiagoPart 2 to this matter of “Settle the Storm“. When we meant to try things to settle the storm, it actually worked to stir up the storm! When will this all let up? What if we need the storm –the constant continuation to help us get to where we need to be with God?

Then stir up that storm God until we stay put within and become so grounded during it all.

I read in a devotional, “Serenity: Meditations of Acceptance, Courage and Wisdom” by Mike Shea a few key notes taken from a series of Storm writings November 26-29 during a month that I was also enduring serious storm season! Continue reading


Sometimes A Photo Can Explain

img_2243I wrote:

“Sometimes you don’t need to explain why….
#MeTime #LoveTheRain #BeYou #EnagicPixNov “

I took a day to reflect. R & R. When I need it the most, I wont hesitate to take it.

The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14

An opportunity to try something that I didn’t think would benefit me and it is. I have done this for my spiritual state, mental and health. When I rest, I read and I write my best. Continue reading


Settle The Storm

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“Hear this, you elders, And give ear, all you inhabitants of the land! Has anything like this happened in your days, Or even in the days of your fathers? Tell your children about it, Let your children tell their children, And their children another generation. What the chewing locust left, the swarming locust has eaten; What the swarming locust left, the crawling locust has eaten; And what the crawling locust left, the consuming locust has eaten.”‭‭
Joel‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

I remember delivering this sermon at one of our MUI Women’s retreats many years ago. I defined the four types of “storms.” As if they get any better. Continue reading