The TRUTH That Sets Us Free to Love Like Jesus

If our minds and hearts are not filled with God's truth, something else will take His place: cynicism, occultism, false religion and philosophies, drugs - the list is endless. ~ Billy Graham TRUTH John 8 :31,32 (NIV) ~ To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are …

Kindness..a part of the Fruit of the Spirit

   Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) ~ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,  peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.    I realize it has been a while since my "fruit of the Spirit" posts. Today's post is about kindness. Not human kindness..but the type that comes …

Time That Is Never Wasted

   Billy Graham ~ We relegate God to our spare time- but end up never having any spare time! Jesus said, "Seek first his kingdom" (Matthew 6:33 NIV)       I have felt so blessed this week. To be able to spend time ...quality time with some of the people I love. Quality time …

Well Done….

                                               When I am gone....how will I be remembered?? When my time on this earth is done, what legacy will I leave behind? Surely I am not the only person who has had these thoughts.  I know it isn't something we tend to think about when we are younger. We should though..and as adults …

Making the Time and Giving HIM Glory

   I am not a morning person..I love my sleep..I need my sleep. 🙂 I chose to set my alarm to wake up 30 minutes earlier today. When I told my husband that I had done this(he was still asleep 🙂 ) he said that was a miracle in itself..because he knows me best..he knows I …

FORGIVENESS and LOVE: part 2

    As I promised, I am back with another post on the subject of forgiveness. Today I want to touch on the "when and why" of this thing called forgiveness. It is a touchy subject..I know. It is a must though if we call ourselves believers.    Matthew 18:21-22 (NKJV) ~ Then Peter came to …

FORGIVENESS and LOVE:part 1

 There is one thing God's love cannot do. It can not forgive the unrepentant sinner. ~ Billy Graham Hello friends! Let me begin today by sharing something that I wrote during my quiet time with God this morning:    I am learning patience with this calling HE has put upon me. To wait until I …

Setbacks or Opportunities

Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) ~ But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.    Woke up yesterday morning to a setback. Honestly, I wasn't really surprised because in the Bible it clearly states …