Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Earlier this year, I decided to try something new and write at least three gratitude’s a day. Many days I had even more. As a melancholy personality, I realized how much this lifted my spirits, outlook on situations and overall mood. There is so much we take for granted, but even little things we can find to be grateful for. […]
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In Bible Study, we have been discussing forms of worship. We discussed many various forms such as laughter, tears, music and the spoken word. However, no matter how much I prayed and asked the Lord for guidance in preparing Bible Study a few weeks ago I was only met with silence. I attributed this to the grief I was experiencing […]
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Recently, a friend of mine passed away. I’ve missed her deeply and thought of all the things she has taught me such as how to laugh and grow old gracefully. However, our relationship was not always perfectly. She became like an aunt to me, but we also had our disagreements at times. Thinking about our relationship I was reminded of […]
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At the end of this week’s hymn story, I have Decided to Follow Jesus, I mentioned the Jerry Jenkin’s book and movie, Though No Go with Me. This was a book which resonated with me, as she overcame one obstacle and loss after another. {Spoiler Alert} In one part of the story, the main character, Elisabeth, slowly watches her husband […]
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I grew tired of spinning my wheels. It seemed for years as if every step forward resulted in three steps back. Looking at my to-do list, items were still on there from years ago. I wasn’t getting anywhere. Lord, is this really what you want for me? Is this your plan for my life? Maybe I was wrong. Maybe […]
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There have been times when I’ve really had to ask God why. Why did I not listen to His warnings? Why did I marry an abusive man? Why didn’t I have children? Why have I been single for so long? Why is the struggle to get healthy so difficult? Why isn’t my book published yet? Why is an endeavor or […]
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I have a type A personality. I want things done yesterday and I want to make sure they are done perfectly. After three years of having to do everything at work myself, I finally gained an assistant who has become a right hand to me. However, relinquishing control has not been easy at times. I have had to […]
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Part of First Place 4 Health’s program is to memorize scripture each week. During my first session I really struggled with finding the time or desire to memorize scripture, even though I knew I needed to. I’d grown lax in this discipline and needed to draw closer to the Lord. Then a misunderstanding occurred and my car radio went […]
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I have a love hate relationship with bridges. I love to look at them and explore them. I hate to ride over long bridges or walk over them if they are not stable. On a day trip, I decided to stop and walk a new walking trail. I’d ridden by it numerous times but never walked the trail. After walking […]
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