Simple Truths Blog
There is a topic that I know we can all relate to. It is one that we all have experienced. Something that is unpleasant at times. I have written about it many times. In many different contexts. I don't know that I have blogged about this aspect of it, though. Forgiveness...even without …
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Tis the season for giving thanks, for remembering the birth of our Savior Jesus and for making memories. Traditions are a huge part of this time of the year for me and my family. I thought I would share with you a few of the things that my family and I love to do …
Continue reading "Jesus Others and then Yourself~Tis The Season for JOY"
The other night we were watching a documentary on TV and the man made a profound statement. In reference to his terrible childhood, he said: "You can't live in two places at the same time." Wow! I mean, that's so true. You can't be living in the present if you are still living in the …
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November has arrived. It actually feels fall-ish. The leaves have begun to change here in South Georgia, and long sleeves and boots are emerging as well. 🙂 Seriously though, what is November really known for? Not just football and turkey...but, Thanksgiving. Right? Several of my friends are doing a "30 days of …
Continue reading "I’d Rather CATCH Thankfulness"
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) ~ Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Paul was writing to the church of Ephesus because of how the people were treating each other. …
Continue reading "The Power Of Words"
I wonder if any of you have ever felt like you were just beating your head against a brick wall? Or maybe have you ever just wondered why...why..why? Maybe even wondered if you were the "person" for the task at hand? Like, "God, I don't want to do this and I am tired of …
Continue reading "When You Are Weary, Don’t Look Past HIM"
I have not published a post in a week, not because I had nothing to share, but because there is so much I want to share. Sometimes it is like an information overload and I have to slow down and process it. What I feel the need to share with you today, is …
Continue reading "A Big Three-Letter Word"
There have been many times in my life when I have prayed for wisdom and discernment. During times of uncertainty..times when I wasn't sure what to believe. It is during those times when we tend to seek God more anyways. Do we listen though? Do we wait and really pay attention when He …
Continue reading "He Takes Us By The Hand"
Do you ever feel like everywhere you turn you are hearing the same message? Maybe through a devotion, a song, a friend, a book, or a message at church. Have you ever stopped to think that it could be God speaking to you? More than likely it is. Being still with …
Continue reading "Pay Attention To The Little Things"
You know how the bathroom mirror gets all foggy and you can't even see into it when you take a shower? Or how your windows in your car or home get steamy when it is cold outside and warm inside? That's what it looks like inside of us when we tend to forget that God is …
Continue reading "Wiping Away The Steam"
Hope For The Broken 