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Book Give-Away: 12 Steps to Becoming A More Organized Woman
Would you like to have a book that offers encouragement about almost every aspect of life in a practical, step-by-step way? Then that's what you'll find in Lane P. Jordan's wonderful book, 12 Steps to Becoming a More Organized Women: Practical Tips for Managing Your...
Steps to Wisdom
Steps to Wisdom "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever." Psalms 111:10 (KJV) Gaining wisdom is a process; keep taking step after step of seeking God and you’ll build...
Don’t Just Tell; Ask Questions of that Atheist
I was talking this morning with a friend who went to a wedding over the weekend. He said, "Would you believe my relatives and the people we sat with at the reception were all atheists? It was so hard to try to relate to them and look for an opportunity to share...
It Took God’s Strength, but I Did It!
Congratulations to Jeanie whose name was drawn for the copy of Carol Burton McLeod's book No More Ordinary. Thank you to everyone who submitted their name. Jeanie: please email me with your mailing address (kathyspeak at aol dot com).I didn't know I would soon need...
An Open Letter to My Former Friend
Dear One: I'm sad that you haven't felt comfortable responding to my efforts to contact you. Since you moved away, I don't know what is happening with you and I miss the friendship we had when you were here. I can't help but wonder if you have decided not to continue...
Quotables: The Escape for Temptation
The Escape for Temptation The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that...
Give Away of “No More Ordinary”
I'm excited to make available in a raffle (see below) the new book by Carol Burton McLeod: No More Ordinary: Living the Life You Were Made For. Isn't that a wonderful title? Made me want to read the book. And of course, I did and it inspired me. Carol's biblical...
We Were Being Cheated!
Larry and I had bought a product for a hefty amount (for us) from a Christian business and when they couldn't deliver the product, they promised a refund within ten days. Time passed and I forgot about it. But when I was reminded of it again, I contacted them but they...
Derwin Gray’s Virus is Full-Blown
I love this quote from Derwin Gray, former Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers football player and current pastor of Transformation Church:At that moment I realized that God loved me. Not because I could run fast or jump high or because I was good, or even for...
What We Don’t Know May Be For Our Good
I recently read this story by the late J. Vernon McGee, that wonderful Bible teacher from years ago, that addresses our doubt that God desires everything for our good. This is in his introduction to his commentary on the book of Zephaniah. "It was late at night in a...
The Parable of the Missed Wedding Rings
When Larry and I married almost 44 years ago, after a really long engagement of three months, (yes, really!), we exchanged matching wedding bands that featured links. On our first anniversary, we took some diamonds from an engagement ring that my great aunt...
A Different Perspective of Lenten Sacrifice
When I was a little girl, I attended a church that encouraged going without something during Lent. I always picked chocolate. It was, and still is, my favorite food. It is a food group, right? Of course. But I hadn't sacrificed anything for Lent for a long time. But...
The Encyclopaedia Britannica Was Wrong!
Back in the days before the internet, many of us depended upon encyclopedias to find information. And one of the most respected ones was the Encyclopaedia Britannica. We knew we would find accurate information because we trusted the book's integrity and truthfulness....
Remember Pete Maravich?
With the basketball championship having ended, I was reminded of a professional basketball player from years ago who brought glory to God—in his life and in his death. Do you remember Pete Maravich?When Pete Maravich died in 1988 at the age of forty, many were...
God Wins the Game!
Assured Victory"You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 (NKJV)Even though it seems like evil forces are winning on this earth, God will have the final victory because He’s so...
Did You Know About Asbestos Awareness Week April 1-7?
Maybe you're like me. When I saw the announcements on TV about those who need to be represented by lawyers if they have mesothelioma, I thought and said, "I've never even heard of anyone with that disease. What's the big deal?" And if anyone was near me, they agreed....
I Was Wrong, Please Forgive Me! (And another winner!)
(Check at the end of this for another give-away!) Before we get to my apology, I want to announce the winners of the main prizes for the "Catch Us If You CAN Hunt" that I recently had the joy of being a part of. I hope you were a part of it too. For the overall...
A Rant About that Guy in the Video saying, “You are beautiful.”
UPDATE: I have a confession. I did watch the video all the way through (I confess I hadn't) and he did talk about God. Took a while! but he did. 🙂 So I confess I was inaccurate and spoke too fast. So please forgive me and I'm glad that "who you are in Christ" was a...