Writing Gratitude’s
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,…
Being Silent
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…
As Iron Sharpens Iron
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…
Devoted to One Another in Love
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,…
The Importance of a Mentor
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…
The Desires of Our Heart
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…
The Struggle to Surrender control
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…
Scripture calms the soul
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…
Overcoming Fear
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…