Author Archives: LauraMac
#HighNoonHighTime
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and I will heal their land. … Continue reading
An Invitation!
If we were playing the $25,000 Pyramid and the category said, “2020 Pandemic,” our answers might include: Historic Frightening Horrific Unprecedented Devastating These last few weeks have brought suffering to many and inconvenience to others. What is your response? How … Continue reading
A Call to be Holy
God’s plan for His people was that they be a light to the world. He called them out to send them out. When God established the nation of Israel, He said to Abraham: I will make you into a great … Continue reading
I Samuel 5: Monuments, Markers, & Memories
Wedding rings: Visual reminders of vows made to each other. The American Flag: A marker to declare allegiance, victory, ownership. Monuments: Honor the service and sacrifice of those who gave all and help us remember the high price paid to … Continue reading
Time to Pack! (Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child)
It’s Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child! I love this ministry. When raising our children, this was an annual tradition. We collected things all year in anticipation of packing boxes in November. Each child would pack a box for a … Continue reading
What – or WHO – is your BAE?
I learned the term “BAE” from my millennial daughter. It’s an acronym representing the phrase, Before Anything Else. And it’s a good phrase to use when doing a little self-assessment on the topic of idolatry. As followers of Christ living … Continue reading
What’s Missing?
Sometimes what’s not there is even more telling than what is: Thanksgiving dinner with no turkey leaves a huge whole on the dinner table A car up on blocks with no wheels tells a sad story– you’ve been robbed. Did … Continue reading
I’m Listening!
“Speak, for your servant is listening.” I Samuel 3:10 The book of I Samuel opens during the time of the Judges. Chapter 3 begins by letting us know a little about the spiritual climate: …In those days the word of … Continue reading
Praying Through the Pain
In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the LORD. …she kept on praying to the LORD… I Samuel 1:10, 12 Infertility is defined as the inability of a woman of reproductive age to conceive after trying for … Continue reading
Are You A Mess?
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 Have you believed the lie that God only has time for “good” people? Have you mistakenly assumed you have … Continue reading
