Because of Grace we Press On
You got it! The benefits of worry are as valuable and motivating as this empty box. No inspiration; only empty defeat. If you’re worried about what you hear on the news, see battled on TV, and debated on social media, please remember that worry and fear are worthless emotions. They do nothing to change … Read more
I’m working on a pathway to peace. I wish I could say it’s already perfected, but it is not. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this. Today is all I’ve got; tomorrow is the result of how I live it. Considering what I want most tomorrow has led me to design a pathway to … Read more
I drove by a church and noticed their marquee that read “Lord show us your kindness.’ That thought has followed me around for days. I wondered what events prompted the display of a message so clear, yet so perplexing. “Lord show us your kindness.” It’s an understandable request. There is no complicated rhetoric to decipher; … Read more
Comfort, comfort my people … shortly before I went to bed, I got a text from a friend with a message not unlike many I had received this week. “Without warning two of my friends were laid off indefinitely from their jobs. Please help me pray for them.” I had a sick feeling multiplied by … Read more
Has someone you’ve known in the past or even talked with recently, come to your mind and you can’t seem to get past your thoughts of them? Maybe that’s an open door to pray for them. Just take a moment and ask God to give them joy, a good experience, a healing touch … make … Read more
I had a full night last night — my first ever marketing booth. It was simple and low volume – just right for a beginner’s first. And this morning I’m meeting a very dear friend to walk – probably walk too fast; and talk – that also too fast. All that bundled together – it’s a jump start to a … Read more
1:30 am – wide awake. Have you ever opened your eyes and felt wide awake in the middle of the night? Not restless insomnia; just awake. I’m leaving early this morning to walk with a good friend, so I knew I had to get back to sleep but here are some thoughts that lulled me … Read more
Proverbs 30:1 ““I am weary, God, but I can prevail.” That’s what I’m going to be saying today….all day. Last night I went to the rodeo. Let me just say it. I love the rodeo! From the first announcement to the last event – I’m there. And that means I didn’t get here (home) until … Read more
How we live is the manifestation of what we believe about God. – Tonya Delnay, Sunday School, 6/30/2013 A friend I had not seen for a long time happened to be at my church yesterday and naturally, I was happy to see her in real life rather than on Facebook. See? The advantages of social media … Read more
I just can’t write my usual Up Up Up Rise and shine message this morning. I woke up with a song on my heart and Bible passage to read. I planned but my plan has changed. I just read the care page of a sweet girl who just celebrated her 27th birthday a few days … Read more