“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV) God’s Plans I was almost a Christmas baby. Holly Sue would have been my name. God’s plan for me was to be born three days later, named Vicki Jo. Yesterday, I turned 45, shifted to […]
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Anticipate: Greatest Gift of All- Jesus Christ
“A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough way smooth. And all mankind will see God’s salvation.’ ” (Luke 3:4-6 NIV) Anticipate Expectations- anticipate excitement within. It’s like sitting on the edge of our seats waiting to open a gift. Even most stoic individuals are wired with this emotion. Life suppresses excitement if we allow. This is the exact reason scripture speaks of childlike faith. Unless we look at […]
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Norm? Change…Key Component to Surrender
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there was no room in the inn. (Luke 2: 6, 7 NIV) Change What happens when circumstances do not go as expected? How do we react? Mary, mother of Jesus, sets one of the most amazing examples of surrender. A key component to surrender is accepting change of plans. Not easy for many folks. Traditions become engraved in our hearts and minds, we assume our norm […]
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Lord Almighty’s Treasured Possession- You!
“They will be mine,” says the Lord Almighty, “in the day when I make up my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as in compassion a man spares his son who serves him. And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” (Malachi 3:17,18 NIV) Test When the Lord Almighty is quoted, best we take note. However, it is Christ who takes note of our actions. Prior to verse 17- The Lord confronted those robbing Him, by withholding part of their tithe. Have you ever […]
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Sing, Sing, Sing- Do You Have Reason To Sing?
Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. (Psalm 146: 1,2 NIV) Sing Do you love to sing? I’m not asking if gifted to sing. I realized earlier in life my gift was not to sing, however, I love to sing. Especially, joyful noises for my kiddos, I know down deep they cherish our goofy times. I like to rhyme, all of the time. One of the greatest myths to being a Christian, is having to give up fun. […]
Vicki is a bold proclaimer of truth that will set people free from deception. Her topics include, "Breaking a Spirit of Fear," "Rebuilding a child's broken spirit," and "Christian maturity, experiencing more of God."