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Category Archives: Writing – Devotion
Light Over-rides the Dark
Reality includes ugly, hard truths. Mistakes, evil and hardship touch every aspect of every life. But contrast creates beauty…and against the backdrop of darkness, glory shines! I am always looking for stories that illustrate such Truths of God. Recently, I saw such a story at a local state park. Every story, whether that of aContinue reading “Light Over-rides the Dark”
The Key to a GREAT LIFE!
Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? One thing that assures a life of security, bounty and fruitfulness. I believe it is true, and I am in good company. Look at what Solomon–the wisest man who ever lived said after his various attempts at figuring out life: Let us hear the conclusion of theContinue reading “The Key to a GREAT LIFE!”
Joy in the Journey
I’ve been talking about it for weeks! The Spiritual Journaling book–that morphed into more. I am so excited to say: It is almost ready for release. The files are submitted for review. Joy in the Journey: Tools for Spiritual Growth: Journaling & More The promises of a life of faith are full and enticing. YetContinue reading “Joy in the Journey”
Making Room for ABUNDANT LIFE
There is a classic object lesson that many of us have seen. I have watched and used this concept for years–but I can do it better. I bet you can as well! Stephen Covey offers masterful truths in his “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” We all have the same amount of time. Jesus cameContinue reading “Making Room for ABUNDANT LIFE”
The Great Barrier to Peace
One of the most difficult things in life is forgiving those who hurt us–or the ones we love. Forgiveness is never for the offender, though. Forgiveness frees us! I am excited to share another ‘taste’ of the spiritual journaling book. Working through Forgiveness Forgiveness allows us to LIVE the Gospel in the most tangible wayContinue reading “The Great Barrier to Peace”
Life shows what we believe
Just sharing the morning challenge God gave me: “What do you really believe?” Jesus told Nicodemeus that we have to be born of earth and heaven to see the Kingdom of God. This earthly life has great purpose and value. Jesus came that we would have abundant life. I cannot live abundantly by hiding from theContinue reading “Life shows what we believe”
Whose fruit?
There is a silly picture that keeps popping up in my mind. I see a young fruit tree curling its toes (I mean, roots) and pushing with all its might. Its face is scrunched and holding its breath, the tree mutters, “COME ON, FRUIT! POP already. I’m trying as hard as I can.” On eitherContinue reading “Whose fruit?”
HIS: Hands in Service
His Heart. Our Hands. We are to use our hands to reveal His heart.
Just to Know Him…
The calendar is fresh and new. I’m not a resolution person, but I do love to take time at the start of a year to re-evaluate my discipleship. God gives us responsibility for how we live: I want to live to please Him; all of us who have seen Him desire that. We all haveContinue reading “Just to Know Him…”
