Grace…what is grace, exactly?
Yesterday I ended my post with this verse… “Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2: 1 I think we should talk about grace… maybe even talk about mercy. What really is the difference between grace and mercy?...
Be Encouraged to Persevere…
Who could ever forget “Doubting Thomas?” How would you like a name like that, people remember you for one crazy thing you did… and the name sticks with you even thousands of years after you die? Today I want to give some encouragement. Even as Christians there are...
Waiting (is the hardest part)
Do you remember Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Back in the eighties, they were one of my favorite bands. Do you remember a song called “The Waiting is the Hardest Part”... I think that was the title. As I’m thinking about what I want to write, the words and the...
"The Blessing of a Storm"
I've been trying to put the correct key words in different search engines to promote my book. I'm trying to make it easy for people to find it, whether they search for MD, Muscular Dystrophy, suffering, Jesus, Faith, etc. I came across this poem just doing a search...
A Parable About A Canyon…
I have a wonderful story I want to share. It’s a parable about a canyon… “At first there were no canyons but only the vast, open prairie. One day the Master of the prairie, walking across His great grasslands, asked the prairie, ‘Where are your flowers?’ The prairie...
"CASTAWAY"
Yesterday I was reading some of my older posts, and I came across this one that I really liked. I wrote it on July 2nd – when I virtually had no readers. I have a hectic day today, but plan on new stuff Monday. Until then…have a really nice weekend… Castaway A few...
Hope Endures
I forgot to give this link yesterday... http://hopeendures.wordpress.com/. It's more info on Hope Endures:)A Blessing in the Storm...
Hope Endures… Blog Talk Radio
The first thing that needs to be said is how much I appreciate everyone who reads this blog!I have been invited for an interview on Blog Talk Radio with Lisa Copen from Rest Ministries. The program is called Hope Endures @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hopeendures. The...
Bearing Our Burdens…
I feel so blessed to be able to share the Word of God with you. Today I’m going to share a few “revelations” I’ve gotten on some scriptures that I have read many times before... “Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. Oh, that I had wings like a...
A Comment on Today's Idolatry…
I really appreciate the thoughts I received regarding my last post. I especially like this one… “We need these reminders in our lives to drop what we are doing and spend time with Him.” This comment made me think and was a really good reminder to me also. First of...
Today's Idolatry…
Today my devotional says… ”Earnestly desire to get alone with God. If we neglect to do so, we not only rob ourselves of a blessing but rob others as well, since we will have no blessing to pass onto them.”This was a message for me this morning, and I got it loud and...
Celebrating My Dad…
My Husband put this video together for our family to always keep as a tribute and a celebration of my father's life. I wanted to post this to show what a gentle, loving, family man he was. He will be forever kept in our memories. We love you Dad.
Love Your Enemies
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the...
Thank You For Your Comfort…
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” Romans 12: 15You are my true brothers and sisters…Thank you for your support, your kind and heartfelt words, and most of all, for your prayers. You represent the command in this scripture to the utmost. I...
Loving Ourselves and Others…
“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven...
The Topic is "Love"
Let’s start a discussion about Love. Love is a hot topic, right? There are obviously all different kinds of love… “I love my spouse, I love my cat, I love pizza, I love my computer, I love my boyfriend, I love beer, I love to party, I love… I love…I love…etc.” But...
"CHARACTER COUNTS"…DAVID RING
David Ring is the person I'd like to feature on today's "Character Counts" meme, hosted by Tracy @ Seed Thoughts. David is an inspiration to many. He happens to have Cerebral Palsy, but is a dynamite evangelist! There are some people who are paralyzed by their...
I Cried Out To Jesus
I came across this beautiful poem that really spoke to me at the exact moment I needed encouragement... It always blows me away how God knows what we need, when we need it! I asked for permission to put it here. I would like to share it with you. "I Cried Out To...
“Who is this one? Look at her now. She arises from her Desert of Difficulty Clinging to her Beloved.” Songs 8:5