Breaking Open the Flask

     Nearly a month has passed since I completed my posts on When God Doesn't Fix It by Laura Story. I've realized a few really great shifts in my world so I wanted to take a quick minute to share them.      Twenty years ago, I believe I knew  in my head that God was sufficient and would provide for my every need. But now I see it with a fresh perspective from the evidence of His work. Mind you, while I was living those twenty years, I wasn't able to know what my life was going to look like now nor imagine the outcome of the all the grief and loss. In fact, most of the time, I could only sense that He was lighting the way right where I was. That's why I appreciate the Myth/Truth at the end of Chapter 18, " Myth : God is indifferent to the desires of our heart. Truth : God is able to do abundantly more than we ask for or imagine!" (2 Corinthians 9:8)        Chapter Nineteen, A Better Broken. Following are several "stand out...

    Hey Girlfriends! I'm gonna jump right into it today!     Most people know that I was born with an overly controlling disposition but I'm not O.C.D., ha! I've been forced to find the humor in it and laugh at my M.O. The struggle is REAL! Most likely it began with the typical insecurities one develops in their childhood. I came by it naturally and I have owned it though I really wasn't cognizant of the effects it was having on my marriage, family and circumstances.     Early in my marriage, security was an issue for me but it had nothing to do with my choice in a mate; my husband is strong and fearless! Instead, my insecurities were rooted in a lack of faith in my Heavenly Father, I'm sad to say. I didn't know how to put my faith and trust in a Savior who loves me and desires His best for me. So, I made sure my opinions were known and if that wasn't enough, I made sure they were met!      When I began having children, my "high achievi...

     Somehow our culture has planted a lie in our  heads  and subsequently our  hearts  that life is easy. We've bought into a lie that we can control our circumstances by setting boundaries to all things tumultuous. In the event we do face adversity, we believe God will completely protect us from pain. Rarely is this true, right? Yet, isn't it so familiar in our society?      In the last 20 years, grief  has beckoned at our door. Loss of life, loss of dreams, loss of relationships, loss of time. I could go on and on. Oh yeah, you bet I asked God why. I've begged Him to heal the loss even to remove it. It's been a somewhat lonely place from time to time. However, what I tell people regularly is this: Though I would NEVER choose the circumstances that created our grief over these 20 years, I would NEVER change them !! Why? (Haha, gotcha!) Because the relationship I have with God today has given me Faith to Believe Him when the...

(I'm still working on my skills with blogging so today I can't figure out why the font went from black to white - #I'mHereToGiveYouHope) Good Morning my Friend, it's a beautiful this morning in Texas and a great reminder that God Almighty is with us and watching over us wherever we go. Usually by Week 3 in any study God has specifically directed for me, He begins to reveal the "why" I was to pursue the study in the first place.  When God Doesn't Fix It  is no different! Wow, just wow! As we have studies Abraham and Sarah this week, He has reminded me of many truths I have already learned and emphasized  others I had not yet discovered. Nothing gives me a greater stamp of approval for a study I'm digging into than God's repeating and renewing of His Word. However, nothing brings me to my knees more than a new look at a familiar Word .  This week, God has been asking me to give something up that I've held onto for years, I mean years, y'a...

Hello Friends, I trust you are enjoying our journey together through Laura Story’s book, When God Doesn't Fix It. First, I want to tell you how excited I am that Laura took us thru the points of salvation and creation. What a blessing it was to see her present the Gospel of Christ and His passionate pursuit of a relationship with you! Blessed my heart so much! If you’re still unsure what this relationship is all about, please feel free to email me, amy-herron@att.net. I would love to answer your questions. Today, I want to share with you what God has revealed about season’s  In The Wilderness. But first, I’d like to pray over you. Father God I come to you today on behalf of this one who has chosen to study Your Word, to dig deeper and pursue You more. Open the eyes of our hearts and minds to Your Spirit that we may hear what You want us to know and know what You want us to do. Bless our time here today in the renewing of our hearts, minds and spirits. We’ve come to get wisdom f...

I grew up in a Christian home going to church every time the doors were open. I grew to love the people who loved me! My magical childhood belief was marry well, be obedient to God, faithful to your spouse, raise your kids in church and you will surely stave off difficulties and enjoy success. Sounds fairytale-like doesn't it? Funny thing is, I truly believed it. It's okay, you can laugh with me! The problem came when circumstances beyond my control produced profound grief of all kinds. I had to accept the fact that life is hard and there's more to it than this present passing thing. In Matthew 4, we find Jesus passing from Baptism into the Wilderness. He was being led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be temped by the devil. That caught my attention today y'all! Jesus came to this earth fully man led BY the Spirit who took Him INTO the wilderness! Sometimes, its the simplest of words in a single sentence that open up a wealth of truth for us, you know? Take ...

As I’m preparing to lead our study, When God Doesn’t Fix It, I'm   in Matthew 3:7-12 this morning. Totally appropriate for this week before Easter; check it out! Read the passage so you can discover the story as it unfolds. In the KJV, verse 8, "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance." Let's take a look at the words closer:  Bring #4160 poieo (pya-eh'-o) literally means to construct, make ready, shoot forth and so at the same time to institute Fruits #2590 karpos (kar-pos') translates to praises presented as a thank offering Meet  #514 axios (ax'-ee-os) weighing, befitting Repentance  #3341 metanoia (met-an'-oy-ah) a change of mind of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done; reversal of decision In verse 10, "And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire."  Hewn  #1581 ekkopto (ek-kop'-to) cut d...

Hello Friends, Excited to share a study by Laura Story called When God Doesn't Fix It ! Check out the trailer: https://vimeo.com/166566687 If you'd like to do they study, follow the timeline here on my blog! Purchase your copy of the book and the study guide: https://www.amazon.com/When-God-Doesnt-Fix-Lessons/dp/0718036972 Additional material: Bible, personal journal or spiral and pen. Follow the Session Guideline below and come to the blog to post your questions and/or discussion each week. I can't wait to see what God has revealed to you. Meanwhile I will be here praying for God to move in your heart in a powerful way! Session 1: Don’t Be Surprised by Trouble                  Between Sessions: Read Book, Chapters 1-4, pages 1-49                  Study Guide, Personal Study pages 21-30 Se...