The other day I was hit by a horrid OUTCOME. It wasn’t at all what I expected. I felt nauseous; my body tensed up; I didn’t know where to go to escape the feelings and thoughts flooding my mind. Once again, I felt like a failure. Suddenly, Proverbs 2 screamed at me. “yes, if you […]
Life Today, February 2018
As mentioned in the Forward of Refiner’s Fire this is the story of God’s sovereignty in the life of a sojourner. It is the story of how the Triune God has had me on a path of refining for many years. (I’m a slow learner.) He has not taken me off of that path. Today […]
Fed Up! Ever Been There?
From my March 2, 1982, Journal: Precious Jesus, I humbly come before You – recognizing my total dependency on You. I am unworthy to greet you. Your unending love is marvelous. Your compassion is beyond understanding. Jesus, to be very honest, I am just FED UP with this fear thing. The terror has worn me […]
God Continues to Provide Strength
Though the terror has a way of striking at any time, any place, “life” doesn’t stop. 1981 was another year of change, including … A new job — way beyond anything I’d ever done. Buying a home — from my journal: January 22, 1981 “Looking at houses.” May 4, 1981 “Bought a home.” Our son […]
Who/What is the Refiner’s Fire?
I was sharing with a friend how the song “Refiner’s Fire” by Steve Green had helped to hold me together when terror struck and I didn’t think I could survive. My first official task in my new job had turned out to be one of those times (A Difficult Beginning). “Wanda, have you ever thought […]
