By: Mark Persall Deborah is the singular female judge of Old Testament history. Nestled in a seldom-read segment of chapters four and five in the Book of Judges, her story is more easily dismissed than studied. Yet, in times of battle between “my body, my choice” and “women should not be in authority over men,” Deborah’s life is a model for …
Our X-Ray Vision
We don’t only use spiritual vision to look at Him, we use a supernatural viewpoint when we are looking at one another. “From now on we recognize no man according to the flesh” (2 Corinthians 5:16). Yeah, we are now to see others with spiritual “x-ray” vision. Picture for a moment that person that gives you great …
Afraid of Being Judged?
Is this you? Actually, you aren’t alone. There is actually a specific anxiety disorder associated with just such a the fear. Thomas A. Richards, PhD., and psychologist says that “social anxiety is the fear … of being judged and evaluated negatively by other people…” With the risk of oversimplifying a complex problem, the Father reveals a starting …
The Due Process of Mercy
You may remember Mona Gregory’s challenge to us earlier last week on hearing but not acting on the Word. That post is still swirling around in my spirit. Well, Mona joins us again today to speak into this whole thing about judgment and mercy. Seems that the Lord is really wanting to get our attention on this subject, …
Lessons in Mercy from a Shampoo Bottle – pt. 1
I met today’s guest blogger via Etsy. When Hilary and Matt were planning their wedding, I ordered each of them a “How to Pray for Your Wife/Husband” based on Scripture text from Molly’s site. I had the opportunity to pray for her “online” and we just kinda hit it off. So much has happened in Molly Garibaldi’s life …

