I am studying Genesis - Deuteronomy right now with a group of ladies. We just finished Exodus and are now moving on to Leviticus. As we were watching the video that goes with the study, I was struck with a frightening thought. One of those thoughts that really puts things into perspective. …
The Power Of Words
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. …
A Big Three-Letter Word
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 …
Rejoicing In Heaven
I was just going about my day. The first part of it had some bumps..(nothing major...just life) and I thought of how thankful I am that my God really is enough. I couldn't imagine going through life without my Jesus. While I have let Him down at times, He has never let me down..and …
Cake Is NOT My Friend
Today I am going to share something with you. It may sound silly, but oh boy is it true. Here it goes : Cake is NOT my friend. Sorry if you were expecting something more..but keep reading because you may find where this relates to you as well. I love bread and cake...and cupcakes and …
THORN or OINTMENT
It seemed like I picked up bobby pins, hair bands and head bands all day! I mean the things were multiplying.. Pick up 2 and 4 more would show up. It was really kind of comical. Anybody that has girls knows what I am talking about. Some days are like that. Settle one …
Why Not Me?
One of the biggest excuses a Christian makes is: "But I prayed about it!" What we are really doing at times is telling God what He needs to do instead of seeking His will for our lives. When we don't get the answer we want, we get mad or frustrated. When in reality, we have …
NOT “man” STRENGTH..GOD STRENGTH
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) ~ 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. Hope....to look to God for all that we need...that is what hope means in this verse. …
IS HE FIRST or IS HE JUST A BACK-UP?
Think about the times you tend to feel closest to God. It is usually when things are uncertain or tough that we draw nearer to Him and seek His Word(Bible). If it were not for the trials and rough patches, would we feel like we never needed God? Think about this...let it sink in.. …
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 …