We live in a time of war, surrounded by warfare of every kind: conventional, asymmetric, even guerilla, but we’re not fighting monkeys. But a more insidious type of warfare took over, terrorism. Cloaked in deception
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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
Did I Really Do It? How To Be a Doer of The Word
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. James 1:22 TLV As a new Christian, this scripture is one of the first we learn. It’s crucial to do the Word. James’
Read moreUnder Our Father’s Wings
What I saw in a Messianic Synagogue changed me. After praise and worship, the rabbi called for corporate prayer. All the fathers stood wearing their prayer shawls and spread their arms out wide. Moms and
Read moreTRADING SORROWS FOR LIGHT
My husband is Persian, and this week the Iranian people celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, the last Wednesday before the Iranian New Year, Nowruz. For almost 50 years this celebration was banned in Iran, as it originates
Read moreExperiential Theology is Dead!
“Experiential Theology is dead!” It’s what the man on the reel said. Like an electric shock, his words got my attention; I had been listening only half-heartedly to his arguments. First, I had to ask
Read moreComfort Cloggers – Blocking the Flow of God
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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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
Read moreFIGHTING TARES
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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