When God Begins to Answer

When God Begins to Answer

Don’t over-react.  Don’t smile too big.  Don’t make assumptions. Softly biting down on the inside of my lower lip, I willed my facial muscles to stay composed as the conversation unfolded. Internally, I kept coaching myself: Just stay in the moment and keep listening....
Jesus Take the Wheel

Jesus Take the Wheel

I’m a terrible passenger. My whole family can tell you stories of how obnoxious I can be — from my way too many “helpful” driving tips along with the full-on use of my imaginary brake on the passenger side of the car. Obnoxious! And in my defense, I really can’t help...
The #1 Question I Hear

The #1 Question I Hear

When I encourage women to start a “Tracking God” Journal, the #1 question I hear is: What if I’m not a journal-er?   And here’s the truth: I’m not really a journal-er, either! I understand the burden of wondering what to write in a notebook filled with blank...
Lord, PLEASE, Just This Once

Lord, PLEASE, Just This Once

As the tears welled up in my eyes and my heart struggled to beat in a calm rhythm, I reread my prayer concern that I had just written down in my Tracking God journal. And… I felt hopeless. And… fearful.   Silently, I prayed, “Lord, just this ONE time will you do...