Construction projects take a lot of planning. No one would jump into building a home with just the knowledge acquired from having lived in a house. Yet people become moms and dads because a baby is born. With the birth of a baby, a myth is born. That fable tells parents that parenting knowledge comesContinue reading “Parenting Plans”
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Faith Stories: From Suicidal Despair to Living for a Legacy
Every life has a story, and every life has impact on others. Walk with my friend as he found his way from despair to hope–and seeks to help others do the same! Proverbs tells us that without vision, the people perish: God used some interesting lenses to focus the eyes of Tim…lenses one might expectContinue reading “Faith Stories: From Suicidal Despair to Living for a Legacy”
Faith Stories: Glimpsing God in the Garden
Not every life story is about a challenge. Part of our legacy flows from the things we love! Look for God in the things you love. For example, I love to garden: bringing order and beauty to a plot of dirt reminds me of the blessings of cultivating spiritual life. A healthy, vibrant garden–earthly or spiritual–requires persistent effort:Continue reading “Faith Stories: Glimpsing God in the Garden”
Your Story Matters!
God makes NO JUNK and he wastes no story. Have you taken the time to write your story of faith? You need to…for you and for others! Hebrews 11:2 tells us Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith; He writes amazing stories. In your story, you are the apple of His eye. SometimesContinue reading “Your Story Matters!”
Do I Have a Story?
Stories…everyone has one! But with all there is to do in life, why take the time to write my story? Because there will never be another you! God has placed within you and the frame of your life, a unique glimpse of Himself. Share it with others as a conversation…share it as a friend onContinue reading “Do I Have a Story?”
Faith Story: Seeing His Glory In a Shattered Home
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Psalms 37:5 The devil specializes in sneak attacks. A deacon, a Sunday school teacher and husband to a faithful women’s leader, Jim never saw the battle line forming. In fact, his plans included only rejoicing and celebrating. Having renewedContinue reading “Faith Story: Seeing His Glory In a Shattered Home”
Healing the Past
“This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person he puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only he can see.” Corrie Ten Boom Making Peace with the Past Like it or not, our past is part of us. It doesn’t have to defineContinue reading “Healing the Past”
Christian Character: Generosity
A fingerprint of God will resemble the character of God. Let’s look at the Generosity of God and ask Him to allow that same spirit to flow through us! Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, UntoContinue reading “Christian Character: Generosity”
You are a Fingerprint of God
Have you every thought of that? YOU are an expression of God in this world. He knit you together. He holds you together. As you let Him direct your life, His glory is revealed in the midst of others who so desperately need to see God. Learning to get out of God’s way has been a slowContinue reading “You are a Fingerprint of God”
YOUR song…HIS glory
Seeing and sharing the glory of God is the personal story of your life. The unique design God has placed within you takes place all of the time. We share our stories as we interact with others in the daily details of life. Other times we are much more intentional about sharing: choosing ways weContinue reading “YOUR song…HIS glory”