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3 Lies I Believed When I Became A Christian
3 Lies I Believed When I Became a Christian On the morning of October 1st, 1967, at the age of 18 (you can do the math), I heard the good news--the Gospel--that I didn’t need to earn God’s love by being perfect in order to enter heaven. God the Father had provided the...
Feeling Hopeless as a Mom?
Feeling Hopeless as a Mom? Every mother at one point or another feels like a hopeless failure but that doesn’t mean God doesn’t have help available to improve her parenting skills. If anyone could say they are a failure as a mom, it would be me. Over 40 years ago, I...
Friendships Are Gifts From God. How to Treasure Them
Friendships Are Gifts From God. How to Treasure Them Friendships are gifts from God. That may sound very basic but it’s when we remember God orchestrated every human contact we can be grateful even when it’s a challenging connection. When we are tempted to grumble...
Telling My Story in a YouTube Interview. Join Me.
Telling My Story in a YouTube Interview. Join Me.
Book Drawing!! “Praying Personalities” by Janet McHenry
Book Drawing!!!!! "Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style" by Janet McHenry I'm so excited to feature a wonderful book titled "Praying Personalities." This powerful book by Janet McHenry examines biblical people’s praying lives, eight different...
Examine Your Heart: Do You Really Believe Jesus Cares?
Examine Your Heart: Do You Really Believe Jesus Cares? Recently, I felt anger rise within me when my husband, Larry, had promised several times to help me with a computer problem. Although the problem didn’t really affect my work much, it still seemed like I needed...
Why Did It Seem I Shouldn’t “Want” Jesus to be My Shepherd?
Why Did It Seem I Shouldn't Want Jesus to be My Shepherd? When I was in first grade, I was challenged to memorize the Twenty-Third Psalm at Sunday school. And being the good little girl, of course I did. But the first verse perplexed me. “The Lord is my shepherd, I...
How Can Your Faith be Stronger Because “The Earth is the Lord’s” (Psalm 24:1)?
How Can Your Faith be Stronger Because "The Earth is the Lord's" (Psalm 24:1)? Psalm 24:1 tells us, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” But when we observe the degenerating condition of the earth, its chaotic world...
Bless the Newlyweds with these Prayers and Verses
Bless the Newlyweds with These Prayers and Verses The music ushers the wedding party down the aisle. With a collective gasp of awe, we rise from our seats, beholding the radiant bride glide down the aisle. We are thrilled as she takes the hand of her groom. It isn’t...
What Does “Kick Against the Goads” Mean and Why Should You Care?
What Does "Kick Against the Goads" Mean and Why Should You Care? All of us have read confusing words or concepts in the Bible and wondered, “What in the world does that mean?” That’s certainly the case when Jesus tells Saul, “It is hard for you to kick against...
Book Drawing!!!! “Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World” by Jill Garner
Book Drawing!!!! "Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World" by Jill Garner I'm so excited about featuring this up-dated book by Jill Rigby Garner. She is an expert about raising children. I highly recommend all she offers. Her latest book is Raising...
I’m Dependable. Why Could That Be Wrong?
I'm Dependable. Why Could That Be Wrong? Dependability is a great quality. But for me, it can be wrong because of my motive. Am I motivated by self-protection or by trust in God? That question can apply to any quality but if you are desiring to live more powerfully...
What is the Strangest Question Jesus Ever Asked?
What Is the Strangest Question Jesus Ever Asked? I think it is, “Do you want to be healed?” (John 5:6) Jesus may be asking the most intriguing question ever as he talks to a man waiting to be healed. Our initial reaction is, “Of course he wants to be healed. Jesus,...
Book Drawing!!! “Little Strength, Big God” by Debbie W. Wilson
Book Drawing for Little Strength, Big God by Debbie W. Wilson I love books by Debbie W. Wilson and I'm so glad she has another one available. There are so many ways we can feel weak. With Debbie's characteristic emphasis on Scripture, practical instruction and...
A Surprising Perspective About Resolutions
A Surprising Perspective About Resolutions I was working out at the gym with a friend and knowing it was January, we chuckled as we noticed how much more crowded the gym was since January 1st. Then as it happens every year, about four to six weeks later, the gym...
Book Drawing! “The Making of a Brave Hearted Woman” by Dawn Damon
Book Drawing!!!!! "The Making of a Brave Hearted Woman" by Dawn Damon I'm excited to feature Dawn Damon's exciting new book, The Making of a BraveHearted Woman: Courage, Confidence and Vision in Midlife. It Is a powerhouse book and the ultimate guide for midlife women...
My Mother’s Christmas Bank Account
My Mother's Christmas Bank Account I grew up in a poor family and my mother saved in an actual bank account all year long so that we could have gifts under the Christmas tree. More than any other time in the year, except maybe my birthday, I felt loved. My mom’s...
“Box of Blessings:” My Favorite Children’s Advent Project
Box of Blessings: My Favorite Children's Advent Project Many years ago, one of our children inevitably exclaimed, "Mommy, it's time to open another present." No, it wasn't Christmas morning, but it was time to help keep our family's thoughts focused on the true...