Author Archives: Lisa Ross

I read a passage from Daniel yesterday, then it came up again in an automated reading plan today. Obviously, something being brought to my attention twice in a row like that leads me to pause and reflect. So I reread the entire account of Daniel and, once again, the Bible has not ceased to amaze me.Continue reading “A Walk with Daniel”

“With my voice I cry out to the LORD; with my voice I plead for mercy to the LORD. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! Look to the right and see: there is none who takes notice ofContinue reading “Whispered Lies and Painful Truths”

Did you ever play Whack-a-Mole? You know…the game with 12 holes where little, plastic moles intermittently pop out in random sequences; the object is to whack as many of them as possible on the head with a foam mallet before they disappear. Sometimes I feel like playing that game…but with people instead of plastic moles.Continue reading “What to Do When You Can’t Whack People Over the Head”

The minute dusk began to give way to night, I realized I was standing alone. Knowing this is not where I was supposed to be, I turned and I ran. Through the darkness of the forest, whispers of defeat were like claps of thunder, rattling in my head. Stumbling over roots of despair, branches of fear were wrapping themselvesContinue reading “The Journey”

Here I stand again. Forgot my only friend.Saved from a life of sin,I wandered back again.Not things that used to be.No more of that for me.Yet You saw in meI’m still not really free.Look deep, I didn’t dareNot that I didn’t careNot knowing things were there.Can’t see them lurking whereI kept You from treading,Kept LightContinue reading “Revealing”

It’s October in St. Louis…that often means MLB championship playoffs involving our beloved Cardinals. Last October, our family turned off our television…no satellite, no cable, not even a digital converter box. So, for us, this year’s baseball playoffs have been experienced through Facebook posts. What a comical way to watch a game…but you never reallyContinue reading “Of God and Baseball”

There was a knock at our front door. That’s odd. We hardly ever have unexpected visitors. So I went to the door to find my neighbor…the lady I’ve lived next to for 22 years. I’ve waved to the couple, and I had spoken to her husband a few times over the years, but I don’tContinue reading “In My Own Back Yard”

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it isContinue reading “Operating in Spiritual Gifts”

God’s commandments are not designed to restrict us from doing the things we want to do. They are guidelines to help protect us from ruining our lives by succumbing to our own fleshly desires. They teach us how to live the best life possible and how to please the Lord as we do it. TheyContinue reading “The Greatest of These is Love”

“In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.” – Matthew 5:48 (MSG)  I love when God’s Word is THIS bold and real. It’s like hearing from your best friend…the onlyContinue reading “Who You Were Created to Be – A Job Description”