Marla Hansen

Looking For Manna

As I read about the Israelites receiving manna from the Lord, a few things struck me. First, though the people grumbled against God, He still provided for their needs. Second, I am just like the Israelites.…

Exodus 16:1 (TNIV)

Are You Deaf?

How many times has He called me by name late at night just as He did Jacob of long ago? I'm afraid the answer is, more often than I want to admit. I know in my heart, I have heard His still small voice…

Genesis 46:1 (TNIV)

It's All About You

I have been feeling quite pleased with myself, having completed the 21 day Daniel fast with the church. It has drawn me closer to God and changed some things in my life, hopefully forever. Then today,…

Zechariah 7:1 (TNIV)

Holding Fast

Well, our Daniel fast has ended. This was the first time we ever successfully fasted, which makes me sad looking back but thankful for the present. So what did I learn? I learned in scripture, Daniel…

Daniel 1:1 (TNIV)

Transformers

As I was reading Genesis 35, I was struck by the name Bethel. Jacob called the place where God spoke with him Bethel. It made me wonder, what do I call the place where God speaks to me? As I looked up…

Genesis 35:1 (TNIV)

Asking Swine Me

As I read the story of Jesus delivering the two Gadarenes from demon possession, I was struck by something. After He sent the demons into the herd of pigs, who then ran off into the lake and died, the…

Matthew 8:1 (TNIV)

Dancing Naked

Today I am thankful and want to dance naked before the Lord like David did. Being spiritually naked is much harder than physically naked. Spiritual nakedness means being real and vulnerable and bringing…

Psalm 100:1 (TNIV)

Unbelievable Belief

When Abraham sent his servant to find a wife for Isaac, the servant laid out a fleece before the Lord. It was along the lines of, "God, if this and this happens then I will know it's your answer." Well,…

Genesis 24:1 (TNIV)

Broken and Poured Out

What does broken and poured out mean in my life? I believe the first step in finding that answer is asking God the question then listening, really listening for the answer. Do I really want to be broken…

Mark 14:1 (TNIV)

Don't Worry, Be Happy

I don't have to worry about eating or drinking or clothes. All I have to do is set my focus on the Lord who created me and He will take care of the rest. That's a promise!

Matthew 6:1 (TNIV)

But For The Asking

Our Father knows what we need before we even ask Him. How wonderful is that? I don't need to beg, plead, use enough words to convince Him I am worthy of my asking. I am not worthy. Never have been. Never…

Matthew 6:1 (TNIV)

A Beer To Thirst After

Beer Lahai Roi "I have seen the One who sees me." I want to be able to say this. So, how do I go about seeing the One who sees me? By opening my eyes. Reading His Word. Watching the world around me…

Genesis 16:1 (TNIV)

Impossibly Possible

When Abram was old and childless, the Lord not only promised him an heir from his own body but descendants that would outnumber the stars in the sky. Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him…

Genesis 15:1 (TNIV)

A Question Of Sacrifice

The question was asked yesterday, "What am I willing to sacrifice for the Lord during this 21 day fast?" My first thought was, "Hey, I'm giving up all the foods I love to eat. Isn't that enough?" Of course,…

Daniel 1:1 (TNIV)

Babbling Confusion

I have never understood why God wanted to stop people from understanding one another at the Tower of Babel. The thought came to me today that maybe there are things we would never learn like acceptance,…

Genesis 11:1 (TNIV)

Longing for Clarity

As I read through the first two days readings for the 21 day fast, I realized how much I have missed by not doing this sooner in my walk with the Lord. I can't go back and I am doing it now and that is…

Daniel 1:1 (TNIV)

When God Turns On The Light, There's No Power Bill To Pay

As I was reading the first 4 verses of Gen 1 something struck me. I was also formless and empty with darkness over me. Then God, in His goodness and mercy, hovered over me and said, "Let there be light,"…