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Who Would You Have Identified With The Most?
Who Would You Have Identified with The Most? This event occurred after Jairus asked Jesus to attend to and heal his dying daughter back home. At first Jesus headed to the home but... interruptions blocked Jesus from proceeding toward where the daughter lay dying. And...
Let’s Be Salty!
Let’s Be Salty! Put yourself in the scene for a moment. You are sitting in a crowd staring longingly at Jesus. He has just said His followers should be glad when they are persecuted because they will receive a reward in heaven. Then he says, “…if salt has lost its...
When Jesus Asked His Disciples “Are You So Afraid?”
… are you so afraid? Mark 4:40 The Sea of Galilee is infamous for its sudden, violent storms. The geography of the land causes the storms. The “sea” is actually a lake and more than 600 feet below sea level, surrounded by hills. The cold winds from the mountains head...
What Do You Desire for Your Children?
What Do You Desire for Your Children? Of course, we could all say we want honor, health, wealth and serving the Lord. Imagine for a moment your own sons are disciples of Jesus. What an honor, for certainly they are followers of the future king of Israel, who will...
Jesus, Do You Care?
“Jesus, Do You Care?” My lack of emotional strength often results from my desires demanding affirmation of my value, assurance I’m loved, and attention so that I’m not ignored. If I don’t direct my “wanting” to trusting God’s supply, I crumble emotionally. That’s what...
Anger Doesn’t Cancel Out Love
Anger Doesn’t Cancel Out Love Growing up, I believed anger cancelled out all love. If someone was upset with me, then he could not also love me. Anger and love could not exist together. That lie even applied to God. I believed God couldn’t fully love me because He had...
I’m Back! Did You Miss Me?
Two years ago this week, I had a stroke, Because nine years previously to that, I had had a seizure, the doctors just assumed I was having another seizure. But from the doctor's further findings, they discovered I have a brain disease called CAA. Cerebral amyloid...
Shame Develops from Feeling Alone and Helpless
Shame Develops from Feeling Alone and Helpless Matthew 26:50-54 tells us, Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut...
Book Drawing! “Turn the Page–Devotions to Help the Griever Hope” by Karisa Moore
Book Drawing! "Turn the Page--Devotions to Help the Griever Hope" by Karisa Moore Karisa Moore’s heartfelt devotional offers solace and guidance to those navigating the turbulent waters of grief. Based on her personal journey through the loss of her son, this...
How Do You Label Your Anger? I Say: “He Drives Me Nuts”
How Do You Label Your Anger? I Say, "He Drives Me Nuts" Many times we don't realize we are feeling angry. We give it other names, other identities. We might blame others. I love this meme because in the situation of someone calling when I want to do something, I can...
Soon! Book Birth of “Anger Management–Jesus Style”!
Jesus Could Have Been Angry About His Birth and Beginnings (Very soon my newest book will be published and I'm eager to introduce it to you. Here's a preview from "Anger Management--Jesus Style.") Jesus was not angry but we may be about our own births and beginnings....
I Felt Old This Morning but I Resisted Feeling Shameful
I Felt Old This Morning but Resisted Feeling Shameful I arrived at my appointment for my balance testing with a physical therapist at the location where I'd had my hearing tested. I arrived 45 minutes early for my appointment because there's so much construction going...
Maybe Martha Wore an Invisible “S” on Her Tunic
Maybe Martha Wore an Invisible "S" on Her Tunic I wonder if Martha, the sister of Mary, was the dependability queen in her town, Bethany. I can just imagine at the Women of the Temple Committee meeting for the upcoming women’s luncheon event, the chairperson asking,...
Last Chance! 99cent Kindle SALE of “Choices of the Heart” ENDS SOON!
LAST CHANCE! 99cent KINDLE SALE ENDS SOON To give you another taste of my women's Bible study on the women of the Bible, I'm including here Lesson 10 about Martha and Mary on the topic of "Practicing God's Presence." Here is the Table of Contents for "Choices of the...
99 cent Kindle Sale of “Choices of the Heart”–a Bible study on women of the Bible
99cents KINDLE SALE of "Choices of the Heart: Daughters of the King Bible Study Series!" Before we study Rahab in this post, I have great news! Choices of the Heart, my women's Bible study on the women of the Bible, is on Kindle sale for 99 cents for a limited time....
Part 1: Rebekah and Rahab: Who Believed More Strongly about God’s Sovereignty?
99cents KINDLE SALE of "Choices of the Heart: Daughters of the King Bible Study Series!" Before we study Rebekah (and Rahab in the next post), I have great news! Choices of the Heart, my women's Bible study on the women of the Bible, is on Kindle sale for 99 cents for...
Book Drawing! “Beyond Me: Living a You-First Life in a Me-First World” by Kathi Macias
Book Drawing! "Beyond Me: Living a You-First Life in a Me-First World" by Kathi Macias I think we all want to be selfless but it is a daunting thought. That's why I'm excited to feature Kathi Macias's book "Beyond Me: Living a You-First Life in a Me-First World."...
9 Ways to Know God–from Exodus
9 Ways to Know God—from Exodus I love to study the Bible noticing repeated words or phrases. In the book of Exodus, the phrase “know that I am the Lord your God” (or variations) is mentioned 9 times. But, hold onto your seat, in Ezekiel, it is said 72 times! Yes! 72!...