Since beginning my exercise of praying the psalms, I’ve received several emails from people who ask, “How do you pray the psalms? When I read a psalm, I just read it. How do I turn that into a prayer?” Today I read Psalm 103, and it’s such a perfect example of how to pray the psalms, I’ve decided to outline …
October 23rd Book Signing
I’m looking forward to a book signing on Saturday, October 23, at the Barnes & Noble in West Jordan, Utah. I dropped by the store today to touch base with the manager and make sure everything is a “go” for Saturday. What a pleasant surprise to find posters and signs all over the store, promoting the event! If you’re in …
A Message from 2 Chronicles
Are you facing a challenge? Does the battle ahead seem too big to handle? Take a moment to watch a brief message from one of my favorite pastors – my mom, Amy Barkman.
Book Review – Lady in Waiting
When I find a really good book, I love telling others about it. Susan Meissner’s new book, Lady in Waiting, is one of those books I can’t wait to talk about! It’s going on my list of all-time favorites. The writing is seamlessly beautiful, the story is a page-turner, and it stays with you long after you reach the end. …
Lions and Tigers and Bears – O My!
Okay, the lions and tigers are an exaggeration. But the bears and the “o my” are true. During my weekend retreat in the Smoky Mountains, my friend took me hiking. I confess was a bit out of my element. I don’t consider myself a novice when it comes to physical activity, because I do work out at the gym regularly …
Smoky Mountain Majesty
I just returned from a long weekend in the Smoky Mountains, and ahhhhh! What a rejuvenating few days! The cabin where I stayed with my friend Lynn clings to the side of a mountain at the top of a curvy, steep, one-lane road that sent apprehensive chills up my spine the first time I saw it. Lynn zooms up the …
Storms at Sea
My husband and I were on a cruise a few years ago when there was a storm at sea. The ship’s captain navigated around the storm, so while we experienced some fairly rough waters (which is quite interesting on a ship where over 2000 people stuff themselves four times a day with more rich, heavy food than they normally eat …
Psalm 91 On YOU!
My family uses Psalm 91 as a parting blessing. When someone is leaving to travel anywhere, we say, “Psalm 91 on you!” If you read Psalm 91, you’ll immediately see why. These verses are filled with the promise of protection for those who place their trust in the Lord. The first time my mom flew out to visit me in …
Praying Psalm 90 – Part 2
I have to tell you a story about Psalm 90. Years ago, when I was an entry level programmer working on my very first large computer system implementation, I got my first introduction to a project timeline. It was definitely not love at first sight. Our tasks were assigned based on the order in which they needed to be accomplished, …
Praying Psalm 90 – Our Timeless God
Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:2) Sometimes during my morning time of praying the Psalms, I come across a verse that doesn’t so much speak to me as slam into me with the force of a tornado. This is one of those verses. …