Lori Laws: A Blessing in the Storm

I recently had the privilege to read Lori Law's first book, A Blessing in the Storm...MD Messed Up My Life and Made Me Whole.

I write that it's her first book because I'm pretty sure it isn't her last. This may be her story, but she writes in such a way you can plug your name in there and any issue or affliction you have or are dealing with and you will walk away encouraged.

I've known Lori online for awhile and there is just this warmth and Holy Spirit filled energy from her. I never would have guessed had we met in high school, I probably would not have tried to befriend her. She confesses she was one of the beautiful people that had a physical image to protect. Her confidence was strong. I definitely did not exude confidence or beauty!

MD was a hereditary disease in her family and lay dormant in her perfected life for years. When the symptoms manifested, her orchestrated life came crashing.

Lori admits she needed MD. She was forced to exchange her independence and priorities. Lori chose a relationship with Christ and a walk with her Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit to guide her in this new life.

A new life that isn't all about MD, but about Him.

Her writing is candid and something every reader can relate to. The core of the story isn't MD. Lori shares a lot of pieces of her life and how God put them back together His perfect way. Her book is about whatever holds us back from true wholeness in Him. Our issues are many: pride, honesty, faithfulness, purity...Lori tackles "our" journey in order to equip us with hope.

Hope in Jesus Christ.

A thirst for His word.

A love for His promises.

I've sat on this review for awhile and it wasn't because I wasn't sure what to say. I felt like I had to wait for the right time for someone who needs to read more tha this review, but Lori's book. My sense is you're feeling a pain, physical or not, that threatens to consume you. Let A Blessing in the Storm encourage you. Better yet, trust God to transform you.

I encourage you to keep Lori Laws on your radar.

To keep up to date on Lori's writing visit her site often or sign up for her RSS feed at: http://lorilaws.com/

I'll Take Those Faith-Filled Prayers

I'm back in town and heartbroken. We received a call from the family taking care of the pets that our newest addition, Bonita, is missing. Our area receieves a lot of illegal fireworks and they spooked her.

We came home as soon as we could and it's possible we saw evidence she was on the block, but still, she isn't home with us. We've talked to neighbors, made posters, went to the police station. So much is closed our hands are tied. Police was closed with a dispatcher taking a description and letting me in to drop off posters at a counter. The pound is closed, vet offices are closed...

It's times like this I receive so much writing inspiration from the Lord. Off the top of my head I could write about how He is never closed, on vacation, on hold, none of the things that are making me literally sick today.

I sense this is going to work out fine and soon, but because it's not now, I'm a mess. I haven't slept well, so that always makes me even more emotional.

I'm one of those that believes God to be big. I've seen Him act on behalf of people who lost Bibles, heirlooms, hearing aides, money, and more.

Would you stand with me (or pick me up) and believe that Bonita will be found soon and safe? That my mind will not take several routes it wants to take out of frustration.

Appreciate you reading as always, and thanks so much for praying.

Let His Freedom Reign!

This July 4th, I wonder if it takes child wonderment and faith to respect the United States of America as God intended.

May true Christian freedom America was founded on ring, shout, dance, pray, and reign!

Looking Back at 2008

Looking Back at 2008.

Many of you are looking for summer reads. Enjoy this post!

Current Events Wrap Up

It's Current Events Wrap Up!

I'm not near reliable internet access so go to it. If you have a story from the news that you want to blog about, this is your chance. You can write about a local or national story, write a commentary, summary, whatever.

Leave a comment and I'll make sure to read when I have access.

Don't forget to leave any news you might have!

Looking Back 2008

Looking back...2008.

It's interesting to look back. Here is a candid post from April 2008.

Looking Back 2007

Looking Back...2007.

I'm away from the computer and thought I'd carry on my tradition of re visiting old posts. Maybe you're a new reader (thanks!) and never saw this before. I'm picking a couple favorites from each blogging year.

I love this one not so much for the writing, but the grace given. Before this post, I mentioned the picture but did not use it because even as a new blogger, I had a feeling I wasn't allowed without permission.

I was right, and talk about never knowing who reads what you write. Ken Horn from Pentecostal Evangel read the post and linked it to their blog. He let the DiCianni family know about my post, and they contacted and asked if I'd like to use the picture. I chose the picture to share during a mother and daughter carnival.

I still love the picture, and the truth Christ gives through it.

Hope you do, too! Click below.
Overcoming in My Family