November 02 2011, 12:37 pm | Mary Lyons
So one night during the five week prayer revival at The Summit, Bill asked people who deal with anger to stand up to receive prayer. I stood up and was immediately surrounded by ten people who, every single one, began their prayer something like this..”Well, I just really can’t believe Mary Lyons is standing up right now..” I giggled on the inside and wept on the inside too. Yes, it’s true. I learned to survive an angry childhood household by using my own anger as a weapon and a tool. God...
August 29 2011, 8:16 pm | Mary Lyons
Anyone who has known me very long at all, like 5 minutes, will know about Angela and Sandra. These are the women in my life who hold the titles of Friend, Confidante, God Chasing Prayer Partner, Aunt to My Children, Shoulder to Cry On and yes…even Hard Truth Speaker. I get to occupy these places in their lives too. Well, except I’m also Angry Argument Maker. (They would be nodding here). When God called me out of my darkness and distance from Him 11 years ago He did so by placing these women in my life in...
May 26 2011, 5:01 am | Mary Lyons
I’ve been talking with several young moms lately. Wow, I really love young moms because I used to be one and I remember how hard it can be. I miss those days with tears and so watching and loving mommies is a joy to me. One of the struggles I’ve consistently heard from them lately, and that I remember well, is a desire to have a quiet time with God every day. They want to, they try to, they start...
