The other day while I was on an evening walk with my husband on one of our local community trails, we came across a bridge flowing over a creek. Down on the bank of the creek was a mother and her toddler daughter, there was another woman at the top of the bank by the... Continue Reading →
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can... Continue Reading →
My grandchildren are one, four, six and twelve. They are little sponges, soaking in everything from the world around them. I learn so much about the world and often my own self, when I see things through their eyes. My favorite thing though, is when God speaks to me through them. Sunday, He definitely caught... Continue Reading →
Friday was Good Friday. My husband and I watched Mel Gibson's 2004 movie, The Passion of the Christ. I wanted to pause to see a small reflection of what my Savior did to reconcile us back to relationship with God. The story of a love that cost Him everything, and yet was given so freely.... Continue Reading →
We were sitting in prayer, as we do most Sundays that my grandchildren are with me, praying before the service starts. Typically one sits on each side, and they will cuddle up, but are peaceful. They know that if they are going to talk during that time it is to God, not Mimi or each... Continue Reading →
I had to look up the differences between wheat and straw. I read that wheat is a grain, used to replant or to make foods. Straw is used to keep animals warm. It is the waste product. Christ gathers the wheat, those that are reproducing and those who are feeding others. Both purposes cause growth.... Continue Reading →
I love that I get amazing spiritual lessons from the most unconventional methods. My husband and I went and watched the movie Glass (2019) recently. I have seen the other movies in the trilogy. I honestly didn't remember them, other than that Split was psychological in nature. Before the movie, I asked my husband if... Continue Reading →
I often fail in my purpose out of fear, but when fear passes, what I regret is the missed opportunities. God is faithful to His promises, I am called to stand in faith for what He is asking of me and faithfully obey, even when I don't understand. I read the Scriptures, and I... Continue Reading →
These are some of the things that I've gleaned over the past few weeks in my quiet time. I have been told if it is good for me, it is worth sharing to others. Enjoy! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
January 2019 went by like a whirlwind; as the new year starts I have had several reminders from the past. Things that I rarely think about, have taken a forefront of my attention. Sarah Jakes Roberts put is best in her book Don't Settle for Safe, "The gift of growing requires letting go. We have... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 