"My brothers shun me like a bum off the street . . ." (Psalms 69:8, MSG)I was so excited the day I began kindergarten. I couldn't wait to meet the other kids and make friends. It's true, I was also a bit nervous to leave my mom behind. For the first time in my life I...
"I am on the edge of losing it -the pain in my gut keeps burning. I'm ready to tell my story of failure . . . (Psalms 38: 17, 18a, MSG)Grade 1 was far better than Kindergarten in terms of understanding that strange language they all called “Dutch”, still I didn't...
"I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you" - John 14:18So often we forget about the heart of the father - the heart of our father. So often we, like the disciples so long ago misinterpret the words of Jesus, ignoring when He says He must go and believing...
We have a heavenly Father, one who will never leave us, never abandon us; who is always there to catch us when we fall. A Father who is constantly reaching out in love; not in guilt or shame. A Father who's love spans a thousand years, who is always faithful, always...
A single word from God holds power. His declarations are like no other. Every word He speaks creates a new reality. If He declares you are free, you are, in fact, free. Healed; you are healed. Forgiven, you are forgiven. Adopted; you are adopted.He speaks over us...
"The insolent ridicule me without mercy, but I don't budge from your revelation." (Ps 119:51, MSG)I was so excited! I could finally see (See: I cannot see! Dragon Tramps or Kingdom Heirs, Part 3)! I was finally able to read anything my teacher wrote on the blackboard!...
"For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down." (Rev 12:10b, NIV2)I was so excited! The next September I would begin high school! Definitely something to look forward to!In those days in Belgium,...