What's this "born again " stuff… (cont.)
I can’t even pretend to be a scholar, but I am willing to share what’s in my heart with you;I can share the things I’ve learned over the last seven years I’ve been walking with the Lord. It’s truly just as The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 1:4, “He comforts us in all...
Food for Thought….
"Death and Life are in the power of the tongue" - Proverbs 18:21By our words...We can build people up...or tear them down.A Blessing in the Storm...
What is all this "born again" stuff, and what does it mean?
Two words come to me: Life Changing."People have said that to me before, but how has your life changed? Why are you so different?" The woman sitting across from me yesterday continued, "I've heard people talk about "it", and I can see "it" in you. I want "it", so how...
The Desert
The Bible truly is God’s love letter to us. It’s our learning tool to help us navigate this life; in its pages are lessons learned and examples of the lives of people who have gone before us. “But I will win her back once again. I will lead her into the desert and...
Wisdom
I’m sitting here thinking about wisdom. Last night, in my support group for those with chronic illness, we were discussing wisdom…how do we acquire it? We weren’t talking about intellectual wisdom, technological wisdom, scientific wisdom…if you remember King Solomon...
Meditate on the Promises
Earlier this week I was reading a newsletter from one of my favorite ministries, World Challenge Inc; it’s a newsletter I subscribe to on a monthly basis. The main message God was communicating through this was very simple: “Go to My Word and stand on My Promises....
Article on atheists and suffering
Hi again...check out my new published article about an atheists view on suffering. To Believe or Not to Believe
You Are My Sunshine
You all know the song You Are My Sunshine... You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey You’ll never know dear, how much I love you Please don’t take my sunshine away It seems that I don’t have much godly encouragement – which I...
Castaway (cont.)
I just realized one incredibly important thing that also happened at the end of the movie…Back in civilization, Tom Hanks went to his old girlfriend’s house (played by Helen Hunt). She told him that she wanted to show him something, and walked him out into the garage....
Castaway
I shared this with a few people, and now I would like to share this with you… A few weeks ago, I was sitting in front of the TV watching the movie CASTAWAY w/ Tom Hanks. I can never forget the message from this movie that resonated in my soul. If you are familiar with...
Facing the Giants in your Life
I don’t have all the answers as to why some really crazy bad things happen to us, but the Bible gives us some clues as to why (we’ll talk about this in a later post). However, it is clear on one thing…the Apostle Paul states something about facing the “giants” in our...
Down in the Dumps?
Are there times when you get down in the dumps? I mean...really down...really depressed? Contrary to popular belief, christians DO get depressed. But we do have a way out. God knows. It just amazes me...that whenever I feel down, it never fails...I end up reading...
My Beginning
Is life overcoming you…or are you overcoming life? That question seemed like a no brain-er to answer eight years ago. You see, I used to be one of the most conceited, confident, prideful, self-centered girls walking around. Everything was all about me, me and me. I...
Just Trying to be Real…
Today I want to speak to those who are living with a chronic illness. Any adversity is not easy, but I specifically want to address people who are suffering day in and day out…I can speak from experience. I know how it feels to think that your life doesn’t matter. You...
The Desert
The Bible truly is God’s love letter to us. It’s our learning tool to help us navigate this life; in its pages are lessons learned and examples of the lives of people who have gone before us.“But I will win her back once again. I will lead her into the desert and...
Extrordinary Adversity
My heart is so heavy for anyone suffering with a chronic illness or a disability ~ mostly because I am someone who never chose to be a member of this group. It’s so different when the shoe is on the other foot. Before this muscle disease presented itself, I didn’t...
Let Me Teach You
Do you recall ever talking or listening to someone who, somehow unknowingly told you exactly what you needed to hear in order for your situation to come to a resolution? Or maybe it was a word of encouragement that spoke directly into the circumstance you found...
Patience ~ The Fourth Fruit of the Holy Spirit
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of...
“Who is this one? Look at her now. She arises from her Desert of Difficulty Clinging to her Beloved.” Songs 8:5