Simple Truths Blog
Recently, I completed a bible study on a book called, The Excellent Wife. Martha Peace is the author. This book was very convicting and challenging at times. There were even days when I wanted to throw it out the door. (haha) Why? Because...SELF didn't feel like being that EXCELLENT on that day. But...God would …
Continue reading "Not So Excellent At Times"
Even when...things are falling apart, God is still God. HE remains sovereign. HE is always good, and only capable of LOVE. Even when...things fall and break into tiny pieces...like one of my favorite coffee mugs did this morning..it's not the end of the world. God knows all. HE is in control …
A little bit of encouragement goes a long way. Am I right? Definitely. Those of us who have ran in races know that this is true! Anyone who competes in any type of sport..knows this to be true. When you are feeling as though you can't go any farther, and you hear cheers...your spirits lift …
I have gotten into the habit of saying that I have a "brown thumb". Truth is, I have had a LAZY thumb. Yes, you heard that right. It's a matter of discipline. Remembering to water, feed, and weed these plants. It's a choice. To watch them grow to their full potential or let them starve …
Continue reading "Just Take That Step"
I think it is extremely important for us to remember that ANYTHING or ANYONE that we put first in our lives...becomes an idol. So, if it isn't God that is first...then we have to re-adjust..re-order the things in our lives. With that being said.... Do you have too much on your plate? Are you loaded …
Continue reading "Cutting Loose"
Philippians 4:13 ~ I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength. Isaiah 40:31 ~ but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Psalm 34:4 ~ I sought The Lord, …
Continue reading "HER TESTIMONY"
I'm good at stuffing. Stuffing drawers. Stuffing cabinets. Stuffing closets. AND, yes, stuffing my feelings. Throw it all in and hurry and slam it shut before it falls out or comes undone. Just, out of sight, out of mind. That's. Not. Healthy. So, to be honest..it took me writing out my testimony to realize some …
Continue reading "That’s. Not. Healthy."
When do we normally give thanks? Not just praying..but when do we normally say Thank You or I'm thankful for... ? Think about it for a second. It is usually AFTER a blessing. Right? After we've had an answered prayer. After we've seen a beautiful sunset. After. What if we gave thanks to our Father …
Continue reading "November 29th ~ Thankful Thursdays"
Do I have some things to share with you!! 🙂 You know that book that I was telling you about last Thursday? One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp... Well, it has truly inspired me to be even more thankful. Thankful..Grateful..for even the not so good things. It's becoming a habit..a positive change by choice, to …
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We all make choices. Many choices in our lifetime. Every choice has a consequence. Every choice matters. Thank goodness, our God is a God of second chances..and third chances.... I'll be honest. My choices didn't always bring my Jesus glory. I made that choice though. I wasted precious time as a teen. Thinking that I …
Continue reading "Following THEM or Following HIM"
Hope For The Broken 