by Crickett | Sep 1, 2016 | Devotional, Discerning God's Will
I don’t enjoy making decisions. Sometimes I can’t even decide which brand of yogurt I want to buy for the week. Decisions like that aren’t critical, but they’re still not easy for me. Some decisions are major. Do I take this job? Do I marry this person? Do I buy this...
by Crickett | Jun 23, 2016 | Devotional, Discerning God's Will
As I read the transcribed voice mail left on my home phone this week, I had a feeling of uneasiness. The message basically said, “Hello, this call is officially a final notice from the Internal Revenue Service. The reason of this call is to inform you that IRS is...
by Crickett | May 26, 2016 | Devotional, Discerning God's Will
I’ve been re-reading a thought-provoking book: Seeking the Face of God by Gary L. Thomas. One section particularly spoke to me this week that focuses on our calling. This was perfect timing because I’ve been praying for wisdom concerning where God wants me to...
by Crickett | Feb 26, 2015 | Devotional, Discerning God's Will, Discouragement
Most of us have probably said those words more than once in our lives. It may be that we wanted to quit our marriage, a job, a ministry we’ve been leading or serving in, or a relationship that’s difficult. How do we know when to quit and when to hang in there...
by Crickett | Jul 18, 2013 | Devotional, Discerning God's Will
I made a big mistake last Saturday afternoon when I opened my front door to a stranger. A few hours later, I had a new, expensive, bells-and- whistles alarm system that I didn’t need. Oh, but the salesman’s pitch was so convincing that I couldn’t refuse. That night as...
by Crickett | Feb 21, 2013 | Discerning God's Will, Discipleship
This has been an incredibly difficult season of life for me, especially in the past two months. My 97-year-old mother has been in and out of the hospital and doctors’ offices quite frequently and it has consumed my life. Don’t get me wrong – I love being able to spend...