Dove Notes: Wounded by the Enemy

Do you have any wounds from the battle of life…maybe a battle scar or two?  Life is hard and hurts unavoidable.  Today, my doves offer us some new insights on wounds. A couple weeks ago, I came home to three wounded doves.  There were slashes on their necks and at the top of their wings. Continue reading “Dove Notes: Wounded by the Enemy”

Do you have evidence?

Faith is the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11).  Did you see that?! Faith is EVIDENCE!  That is an incredibly powerful truth.  Faith is not a wishy, washy hope; it is evidence. Faith is a foundation to build your life on. Faith is also a powerful motivator and fuel. Acting on what we believe isContinue reading “Do you have evidence?”

Worship-filled Waiting

Waiting is a common – and usually unwelcome – experience.  We certainly dislike waiting for the results of lab tests or phone calls, but even waiting for good things frustrates us.  Our minds fix on what we do not have yet, making us unable to enjoy what we do have.  Doing that is a waste ofContinue reading “Worship-filled Waiting”

Forgetting Doesn’t Nullify

The conversations are weird…often repetitive, piercingly painful. “I’m Kelly, your daughter. Remember, Mom?” But Mom forgets. “Who is that?” she asks pointing to a photograph. “That’s your mom. You used to tell me about baking bread with her. Remember, Mom?” But Mom forgets. Actually, there’s not much Mom remembers anymore. She has forgotten herself, herContinue reading “Forgetting Doesn’t Nullify”

Blending In or Called Out?

While there’s a cry in every heart to be uniquely valued–to be loved, there’s a competing cry to blend in and not to draw attention to yourself (unless there’s something about yourself you think will give you attention you really want).  High school & college students are a great example…in any gathering of students, hair, make-upContinue reading “Blending In or Called Out?”

Dove Notes: Life’s Messy

Welcome to this little dove mini-series!  There are two pieces prior to this, so if you would like to start at the beginning, these links will open in a new page. Dove Notes – Intro Dove Note – Do you hear me? Today, the dove note focuses on ‘Cleaning Up!’ Doves are messy.  Mine liveContinue reading “Dove Notes: Life’s Messy”

Dove Notes: Do you hear me?

Welcome Back!  If you missed the intro to this little series of lessons from my doves, visit here. The first Dove Note God sent through my doves was this:  “I enjoy conversation!” TRUTH:  DOVES ARE SOCIAL! Sometimes I will awaken in the middle of the night and hear my doves chattering to one another.  TheirContinue reading “Dove Notes: Do you hear me?”

Dove Notes: Intro

A single mention of anything in Scripture ought to be paid attention to.  But when there are multiple mentions of any one thing, it seems to me God has something important in mind!  It piques my interest. Scripture mentions doves over thirty times.  Often the context gives great honor to the dove.  The most well-knownContinue reading “Dove Notes: Intro”