A Blessing to Others
Last week, I shared how God provided for me in my weakness. I work in a service industry where I give a lot of myself. I have people come to me with a variety of…
Hall of Faith: Peter, the Leader
Throughout the gospels, the book of Acts and epistles we see the evolution of Simon Peter from fisherman to leader of the early church. So, what can we learn about Peter? “And Jesus, walking by…
When We Blame Others
Recently I had a conversation with a loved one. A former boyfriend had recently died due to a short illness. We began to discuss the decisions this individual made and that she was better off…
Behind the Song: You Are My King {Amazing Love}
You Are My King {Amazing Love} is a contemporary song that has become very popular. The song talks about God’s amazing love for us, how we are forgiven, and how Jesus is our King and…
Fruit of the Spirit: Love
Love is a word that we seem to throw around the way we might throw a pillow. I love this food… I love this sweater… I love this house… I love this car… I love,…
Even in My Weakness I am Made Strong
For years I struggled to find my professional niche and where I belonged. Through performing in nursing homes, I became acquainted with the activities department and the variety of tasks provided and performed. As one…
Hall of Faith: Mary Magdalene, Served Jesus
In discussing who in the New Testament deserves to be listed in the Hall of Faith, Mary Magdalene seems a very logical choice. Other than Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene is listed among…
Lessons When Faced with the Past
Recently, I attended a conference and was confronted with my past. No, this was not one of my abusers, however it was a reminder of a difficult and unhappy time in my life. Yet, in…
Behind the Song: Holy Ground
Holy Ground is a song that once again shows the power of God. Geron Davis was nineteen years old when his minister father ask him to write a song for the new building their church…
Gifts of the Spirit: Giving, Mercy and Marriage
Today, we wrap up our series on the gifts of the spirit. Be sure to join me next week as we start a new series on the fruits of the spirit. Today, we will be…
When Eternity Calls
I was saddened to hear the news that a dear friend’s husband had suddenly and unexpectedly passed away a few hours earlier. He had been in good health, but a heart attack seized him and…
Hall of Faith: John the Baptist, the Forerunner
John the Baptist is listed as the forerunner of Christ. Many compared him to Elijah, whom was taken up to heaven. In the foretelling of his birth, the angel stated that he would “ turn many…
When We Should Keep Secrets
I grew up where we speak only truth. If we told a lie, we were reprimanded and told how important it was to tell the truth. This is still a life lesson I strive to…
Behind the Hymn: Lord Lift My Feet on Higher Ground
Lord Lift My Feet on Higher Ground was written by Johnson Oatman, Jr. Oatman was born on April 21, 1856 in Medford, New Jersey. He was a businessman and wrote over 5,000 hymns in his…
Gifts of the Spirit: Craftsman and Composers
As we reach our last two weeks on spiritual gifts study, we are going to cover spiritual gifts that we often take for advantage or neglect today. These are two spiritual gifts found in…
A Lesson in Integrity
Recently my thirteen-year-old nephew stayed with me for a few days and assisted me with catching up with various yard duties around the house. While running an errand one day, I received a text…
Hall of Faith: Joseph Was Faithful
We discussed how Mary belonged in the Hall of Faith {although no one in the New Testament is mentioned in this list of spiritual giants}, but Mary was not alone on her journey. She had…