Thank you for the water…

  My God you have blessed our family beyond measure.  I could never remember every detail of my life in which you provided, protected, and gave in abundance.  Jesus, I’m not talking about material things, although I’ve never lacked.  I’m grateful for the things money can’t buy and the story between the lines of my…

This Time…

Leah and Rachel lived unusual lives as sisters. Their story is found beginning in Genesis chapter 29.  Leah was the oldest but was not loved by Jacob.  Jacob was deceived by his father-in-law and Leah was the tool.  Leah’s younger sister Rachel was described as beautiful and desired most of all by Jacob. Most of…

Compassion: An honest look at a commonly used word (life changing!)

Brene’ Brown is one of my favorite social workers.  I come back to her work from time to time to study professionally and personally.  Recently a friend sent me a link to her book The Gifts of Imperfection to download on Kindle.  So glad she remembered me!  I’m stuck on page 15 of my Kindle book….

Little Things Matter

It’s the little things in life that are big to me.  God delivers us and heals our afflictions; yet, I find the greatest joy in how He talks to us through daily events.  Simple gestures that let you know He is right there. As I headed to work to read to a child who was struggling…

What about the six men?

After listening to a sermon on the woman at the well in which Jesus spoke to the woman about her 5 husbands, divorces, and current cohabitation, I began to ask or ponder–“What about the men?” The woman encountered Jesus at the well and was forever changed.  Her influence over her small village created a bridge…

The Woman at the Well– Part II of Reconciliation: No Regrets

The young adult’s pastor from Cloverhill Assembly of God shared a message on the woman at the well.  He spent time on the word “had”. …Now he had to go through Samaria. John Chapter 4 Through lengthy research methods, he found no reason why Jesus had to go through Samaria other than a passionate purpose–“I…

Reconciliation: No Regrets

I have a friend who shared a four-part series from Journey Christian Church.  The link will guide you to the “Fight Club” messages.  Part 1 and 2 are testimonies that will knock your socks off!  WOW!  I listened to them several times.  Part 3 and 4 are from Andy Stanley on strategies.  The sermon notes…

Summer Cleaning with Jesus

Oh Glorious moments with Jesus!  When He shows up–He shows up!  And, for some reason, He shows up in the mundane, every-day life.  I’m cleaning.  I’m doing the type of cleaning that you find dust bunnies and carry on a conversation with them.  The cleaning that you find stuff you need, and praise God you…

The Desire of Our Heart

Our small village has a unique gift shop, in which, my girls and I happened inside one day.  I saw the sweetest sunflower bracelet, but my goal that day was to shop for a birthday gift for my daughter’s friend.  Another day, perhaps, I’ll purchase this beautiful bracelet.  Sitting with my Woman of Worth ladies,…

The Mountain of God

Reflections from Priscilla Shirer, One in a Million, Chapter 10 God is taking you to a new level.  You’ve had confirmation and set backs.  The destination of this new level seems so out of reach, and your progress seems, well, stagnant and confusing.  You start to question.  After reading chapter 10 several times and discussing…