In celebration of our 20-year wedding anniversary, my husband and I renewed our vows this past weekend, which was a really significant event for us. The vows spoken at our original wedding were words we repeated from someone who told us what to say. They were words that had no deep, spiritual meaning as theyContinue reading “A Story that Rings True”
Author Archives: Lisa Ross
The God Who Sees Us Wants Us to See
I was reading the Gospel of John, where Jesus was addressing the disciples about His upcoming departure and trying to reassure them that they wouldn’t be left alone. They didn’t have Holy Spirit living inside of them yet to help them understand what Jesus was saying, but they understood He was going to be with the Father–but they weren’t to despair because, one day,Continue reading “The God Who Sees Us Wants Us to See”
Organic Living
If you see me out and about, please rest assured, I showered today. My slick new hair style may make me look like I’ve been hanging out with some of the “greasers” from the classic book-to-movie production, The Outsiders, but I promise you, it is freshly washed. You see, I’m doing a new thing withContinue reading “Organic Living”
Wake Up Call
I feel something stirring within me and it’s getting stronger and stronger each and every day. It’s like there’s this deep yearning to do something more for God. Do you feel it? It’s not that I’m trying to earn my way into Heaven, but there’s an unrest within my spirit that calls me to goContinue reading “Wake Up Call”
"Bull-Headed"
The enemy loves to stir up strife. I had a perfectly wonderful day until, out of nowhere, it happened. My husband and I were talking, everything was normal, and suddenly, without warning, he said something that cut me wide open. It wasn’t even a fresh place in my heart. It was an old wound, moundedContinue reading “"Bull-Headed"”
Trusting God
In Disney’s adaptation of Aladdin, there’s a scene that takes place on the balcony of the palace. Aladdin has disguised himself so that the love of his life won’t recognize him. Arriving as a prince on his magic carpet, he offers to take Jasmine for a ride, but she’s unsure. Then he holds out hisContinue reading “Trusting God”
The Evidence of How We Spend Our Time
One day, a friend unexpectedly asked me for a quick ride across town. It’s almost an hour drive from home to where I work and go to church, so I’m in my vehicle a LOT. Therefore, the chances of it looking all nice and neat on a random day are slim to none. There’s alwaysContinue reading “The Evidence of How We Spend Our Time”
Time to Suck It Up
Have you ever heard the saying that goes something like, “the traits that most annoy you in others are often your very own flaws?” Well let me tell you what annoys me…mamby-pamby, sensitive types who make excuses and who have to be understood and coddled all the time. Ugh! Just thinking about it gives meContinue reading “Time to Suck It Up”
Breaking the Silence
Do you know what I’ve been doing lately? Witnessing. Yeah, that’s right. I’ve been talking to people, usually complete strangers, about Jesus. I also have been praying with them…out loud…in public. WAIT! Don’t click that mouse! I know this is an uncomfortable topic, but hear me out. I’m not going to make you do anything.Continue reading “Breaking the Silence”
Give Me Utterance
Over the past year or so, God has really pushed me out of my comfort zone by asking me to step out and speak more boldly than I’m naturally comfortable with. He’s having me talk to strangers and pray for people I don’t know. This may seem like small potatoes to those of you whoContinue reading “Give Me Utterance”
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