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Study the Bible Even if You Don’t Think You’ll Remember Much
Study the Bible Even if You Don't Think You'll Remember Much I get in the car and Siri asks me, “Which doctor are we going to now?" Getting older is no fun. A part of getting older is that I can’t remember what I studied and read. My husband, Larry, and I were...
“Simply for Women”: I loved being Interviewed by Jennifer Jackson
"Simply for Women": I loved being interviewed by Jennifer Jackson I had the privilege of sharing my story of God's help to become a more patient mother. I also told of how God helped Larry and I restore the joy of our marriage. I trust you will be encouraged by...
The Resurrection Proves Your Salvation is Secure
The Resurrection Proves Your Salvation is Secure Without the resurrection, Jesus death as evidence of his Messiahship is suspect. But the resurrection confirmed Jesus’ words: “It is finished.” [bctt tweet="Without the #resurrection, #Jesus death as evidence of his...
Questions to Ask Yourself When a Friend Disappoints You
Questions to Ask Yourself When a Friend Disappoints You We have all been there. Our friend reacts toward us and we feel disappointed, defensive, confused, angry, or misunderstood. What should we do? Most of the time, the most godly reaction is to do nothing and ask...
Book Drawing: “God’s Easter Miracles” by Lee Ann Mancini
Book Drawing! "God's Easter Miracles" by Lee Ann Mancini I'm very excited to feature an children's Easter book by Lee Ann Mancini for a book giveaway. Lee Ann has a powerful ministry of providing parenting tools and books with essential Christian messages. I've given...
Do You Feel Awkward When Someone Compliments You about Your Child?
Do You Feel Awkward When Someone Compliments You about Your Child? Maybe I'm the only one, but I feel awkward when someone compliments me about my child. I said, compliments me about my child--not just compliment my child. I'm thrilled to hear someone say something...
How Can We Know Whether to Help Someone?
How Can We Know Whether to Help Someone Do you think we should help everyone who seems to need help? Does it seem shocking and even unacceptable to not help everyone? Let's examine Galatians 6:2,5 to find out: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of...
Book Drawing: “Far From Home: Discovering Your Identity as Foreigners on Earth” by Mabel Ninan
I'm excited about featuring Mabel Ninan's book, "Far From Home: Discovering Your identity as Foreigners on Earth." I know this book will be a blessing for us all. Continue reading to find out how to enter the drawing for Mabel's book. (UPDATE the drawing is closed.)...
We Didn’t Have Money for the Unexpected Bill!
We didn't have money for the unexpected bill We didn't know what we were going to do but somehow I had an anticipation God knew. God had been working on my contentment and the lack of money seemed a perfect challenge for learning more about God's ability to provide. I...
Kathy’s Story of Praying Larry’s private plane would crash!
Kathy's story of praying Larry's private plane would crash! A podcast interview with Cynthia L. Simmons
Book Giveaway! “Pure-Hearted: The Blessings of Living Out God’s Glory” by … ME!!!!!
Book Giveaway: "Pure-Hearted: The Blessings of Living Out God's Glory" Forgive me. I've never featured my own book in my once-a-month book giveaways but I'm eager to re-introduce one of my books to you titled: "Pure Hearted: The Blessings of Living Out God's Glory." I...
Be Inspired! This Will Touch You!
Be inspired! This will touch you and motivate you to "work" for Christ with a holy love. Sometimes we become weary or wonder why we are serving Christ. Maybe we aren't seeing the results we'd desire. First Thessalonians 1:3 says this: "We give thanks to God always...
Do You Love to be “All Done”?
Do You Love To Be "All Done"? With the beginning of a new year, we often think of turning over a new leaf or raking all the leaves and putting them into a huge bag. When all done, we feel great. What a sense of accomplishment. That big pile is no longer nagging us....
Book Drawing!!!! “Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose” by Tina Yeager
Book Drawing!!!!! "Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose" by Tina Yeager I'm so excited to feature Tina Yeager's newest book and it applies to all of us. (Continue reading to find out how to enter the drawing!) UPDATE: DRAWING IS CLOSED AND MONA IS THE WINNER!...
Should We Say “Good Riddance to 2022”?
Should We Say "Good Riddance to 2022"? My husband, Larry, and I were talking about our past year and he said, "Good riddance. I can't wait for 2023!" I felt the same and it seemed reasonable. We had experienced a flurry of surprising challenges this past year,...
Afraid You Don’t Have Christmas Traditions?
Afraid You Don't Have Christmas Traditions? “Oh, I wish I knew how to create traditions in our family.” Have you ever thought that? You may not realize you have made more traditions than you recognize. Let me tell you why. I’m sure my parents never intended to create...
People Pleasing at Christmas Time: STRESSFUL!
People Pleasing at Christmas Time: Stressful! Here are some signals we have this sinful strategy: If someone doesn’t like me, I wonder why and think a lot about how to correct their perception of me. I say, “I don’t care what others think” but I also don’t want to...
God Sees You!
God Sees You! (I love to post this story every Christmas. Enjoy it again!) I waited impatiently along with my sister Karen and brother Chuck at the closed door leading into the living room where we could imagine the sparkling Christmas tree awaiting us. Nine-year-old...