Sunday Stillness – Why Go on a Mission Trip?

This Tuesday I will be heading to Europe to be with a team of missionaries to Poland. This will be my 5th trip with the same leaders, Grace and Gene Fox, of International Messengers.

Sunday Stillness – God’s Grace is Enough

Sunday Stillness – God’s Grace is Enough It has been quite a week. For those who were praying for me – thank you so much. Last week I caught a terrible virus – really knocked me flat. By Monday morning I did not feel like running a VBS – but I had to. And I… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – God’s Grace is Enough

Sunday Stillness – How I rely on God

Sunday Stillness – How I rely on God   This past month has been one of joy, and “overwhelmness”. I spent the month at my daughter’s awaiting the birth of their second child. I arrived at their house a week early (just in case); then we waited for an extra 10 days until our little… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How I rely on God

Sunday Stillness – Do We Test God?

I have spent the last two weeks with a two year old. I had forgotten many things.

Sunday Stillness – How to Let the Light Shine

Sunday Stillness – How to Let the Light Shine I have been at my daughter’s for two weeks now – awaiting the birth of number 2. Last Sunday I visited a new church. The church celebrated their 10th anniversary. They showed pictures of the members building the church, putting up the walls and painting. It… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How to Let the Light Shine

Sunday Stillness – How Do I Let God Be My Portion?

Sunday Stillness – How Do I Let God Be My Portion? I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.” (Lam. 3:24, NIV)   As I prepare for my trip to Poland I have been reading some thought provoking articles sent to me by International Messengers. One dealt with… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How Do I Let God Be My Portion?

Sunday Stillness – How to Face Uncertainty

Sunday Stillness – How to Face Uncertainty by Janis Cox Each day is filled with a newness, a wonder. But each day could bring changes. We don’t know. A storm could arise. Jesus replied: “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How to Face Uncertainty

Sunday Stillness – What is God Calling You to Do?

Sunday Stillness – What is God calling you to do? We have to make an expression of the new life, to form the mind of Christ ~ Oswald Chambers. AHA – Don’t get stuck in the pigpen. That’s how Kyle Idleman puts it in his new book, AHA. Remember the prodigal son – he woke… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – What is God Calling You to Do?

Sunday Stillness – How Can We Learn to Live Each New Day in Expectation

Sunday Stillness – How Can We Learn to Live Each New Day in Expectation This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24, NKJV). So good to be back writing. My month long sabbatical was excellent. And if any of you are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How Can We Learn to Live Each New Day in Expectation

Five Things I Learned During My Blogging Sabbatical

Five Things I Learned During My Blogging Sabbatical Welcome to UTCOP’s new home. Although there might be a few more changes in store for readers – this will be Under the Cover of Prayer’s new home. Praising God for a fairly smooth move – a few hiccups but they were solvable. What this holiday has… Continue reading Five Things I Learned During My Blogging Sabbatical