It’s January and time for the annual fast at church. I’m not going to lie, this year feels uncomfortable, like a war, and I’m not winning! The comforts of my everyday life have created a
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Author: Lori Assadi Ramsey
Lori Assadi Ramsey is an author, musician, and kid’s illustrator who loves communicating the healing power of Jesus through words, music, and pictures. Called to encourage others, she's spent over 30 years in praise and worship, Prayer Ministry and Teaching the Word. A founding member of Manna of Life Foundation and the Chicken Coop Children’s Library in Ghana, Lori lives in Northern Virginia with her husband Mr. Ed, and her rescue pup Missi.
You can connect with Lori @lightyourlamps, or Auntylulav.com
The Rescuer
The Nativity Scene. It’s a precious picture of that holy night in Bethlehem, over 2000 years ago. As hymns play in the background, we look at sweet baby Jesus asleep on the hay. We see
Read moreThe Gates of Thanksgiving
In ancient days, walls surrounded cities, keeping them safe and establishing territory. Within the walls, various gates allowed entrance. Ancient Jerusalem was no exception, boasting 8 Gates with even one called Beautiful. These gates open
Read moreWHO’s in CHARGE ANYWAY?
Who’s In Charge? We live in a time of turmoil. Families are in crisis; violence decimates our inner cities and school shootings are a regular occurrence. Our communities languish in lawlessness and bad things happen
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FIGHTING TARES Our nation is still reeling from the shock of the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the beloved leader of Turning Point USA. We all felt like we knew him. We may not have
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When I was young, my mother tried to teach me the jitterbug. I did well when it came to “freestyle,” but when it came to dancing with a partner, I couldn’t get it. I struggled
Read moreONE BY ONE – HIS KINGDOM COMES
PASSOVER My heart pounded. How could I celebrate thinking, any moment, the Pharisees would come and break the door down. They threatened Yeshua because of the chaos from the crowds. This time they meant it.
Read morePASSING THE BATON
I sat in the sanctuary, for a moment’s repose after rehearsing on Sunday. The sweet presence of the Holy Spirit rested in the atmosphere as a young couple, our new worship leaders, tended their baby
Read moreFIGHTING THE RIVER – Learning to Rest in the Flow of God
Rivers. I see them everywhere! There’s no fighting the river! They show up in my writing, in my singing, hiking, even in my dreams. When God really wants to get my attention, He sends a
Read moreOUT OF THE GRAVE CLOTHES – INTO THE LIGHT
I lived much of my life as a dead man. I ran around and did what I thought was expected of me – people pleasing. I tried to make everyone happy and keep the peace.
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