Simple Truths Blog
I recently spoke at a "Girl's Night Out" event that was held at Redland Baptist. Not because I am a "speaker", but because of a youth director's obedience to God and because I knew that when she asked me to do this that it was definitely God wanting me to. Like I said, I am …
Continue reading "I Hear You God"
Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. …
Continue reading "New Year New Me"
Ever been the NEW person? The only person in the room who doesn't know anybody? Ever felt like everyone was staring at you? Judging you? Ever judged anyone? Ever been judged? Fairly or Unfairly? I think it's safe to say YES to all the above. There's a difference in judging and being wise and making …
Continue reading "How Will It Ever Stop"
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 …
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"
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"
Like a lot of others, as this year comes to an end, I am reflecting. Reflecting on the past year. The choices made. The changes that need to be made in the coming year. There is always room to grow. Room for improvement. We have never "arrived". We have to keep …
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalms 34:18 NLT) There are things in this world that happen, that I'll never understand. I won't claim to understand. This I know, My Savior.. My Redeemer, is GOOD. The truth is that this world that we live in is broken …
Continue reading "Just Passing Through"
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to …
Continue reading "Thankful Thursdays ~ December 6th 2012"
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 …
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Hope For The Broken 