“For even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side: conflicts without, fears within.” 2 Corinthians 7:5 This has been a tough season, one with way too much quiet, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil- a season of the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope to never see a time like thisContinue reading “Battles on the Outside, Fear on the Inside”
Author Archives: Anne Farnum
A Burning Heart
They said to each other, Did not our heart burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained Scriptures to us? LUKE 24:32 Several months ago, during the sermon our pastor said we should ask open-ended questions when we talk to God. Rather than telling God how to fix our problems andContinue reading “A Burning Heart”
Strength for the In-Between
22 The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, “The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” 25 The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who searchContinue reading “Strength for the In-Between”
A Divine Predicament
“Watch for the storms of God. The only way God plants His saints is through the whirlwind of His storms.” Oswald Chambers Exo 14:2-4 NLT “Order the Israelites to turn back and camp by Pi-hahiroth between Migdol and the sea. Camp there along the shore, across from Baal-zephon. Then Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are confused. TheyContinue reading “A Divine Predicament”
Rolled Away!
“Commit your actions to the Lord and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3 NLT) Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength. Corrie Ten Boom I have been thinking lately about what some of the disciples gave up to follow Jesus. Peter and his brother gave up a fishing business,Continue reading “Rolled Away!”
Not everyone gets to launch a book during a pandemic, but I do!
Not everyone gets to launch a book during a pandemic, but I do! I guarantee this is a book launch I will never forget. What does a book launch look like in normal times? My precious small group ladies put together a wonderful coffee and dessert book launch for me. They invited over one hundred friends to celebrateContinue reading “Not everyone gets to launch a book during a pandemic, but I do!”
A God Story
I love to read God stories! My friend put this one on her Facebook page this morning. I asked for her permission to share. She graciously said, share away! It encouraged me and I think it will encourage you as well. It is a quick read: My local grocery/gas station is ~ 1/4 mile fromContinue reading “A God Story”
Please Lord, travel with us!
[Exo 34:9 NLT] 9 And he said, “O Lord, if it is true that I have found favor with you, then please travel with us. Yes, this is a stubborn and rebellious people, but please forgive our iniquity and our sins. Claim us as your own special possession.” There is a lot of angst today;Continue reading “Please Lord, travel with us!”
What am I to learn?
Exodus 27:15-17 NLT 15 The curtain on the left side will also be 22 1/2 feet long, supported by three posts set into three bases. 16 For the entrance to the courtyard, make a curtain that is 30 feet long. Make it from finely woven linen, and decorate it with beautiful embroidery in blue, purple,Continue reading “What am I to learn?”
The Cake-Walk
“They must not live in your land, or they will cause you to sin against me. If you serve their gods, you will be caught in the trap of idolatry.” Exodus 23:33 NLT One of my favorite restaurants here in my hometown is the Brick Street. My husband calls it, Chick Street because it tendsContinue reading “The Cake-Walk”
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