Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find? The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him. Proverbs 20: 6-7 Our yard is filled with clovers. During this clover season, my husband has decided to shower me with four-leaf clovers. It takes a good 20…
Excavation
Lisa Bevere shared through an interview with Joyce Meyer that she prayed for God to excavate her heart. She laughed, and said she wanted to take that prayer back when the tough times came, thinking it would look more like landscaping her heart. Lord, just accessorize my life, please don’t excavate–that’s too painful and hard!…
What to do with FEAR
When a new door opens, opposition and adversity will come. It’s part of the faith walk. Every time. No exceptions. …because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. I Corinthians 16:8 Paul decides to stay and work despite opposition. Do you run from conflict, or see…
A Four Leaf Clover
St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, used a Shamrock – which has three leaves – to explain the Holy Trinity – one each for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Christians also viewed the four-leaf clover as lucky for its resemblance to the cross. Some even believe that the fourth leaf symbolizes…
Theophany
Question: “What is a theophany? Answer: A theophany is a manifestation of God in the Bible that is tangible to the human senses. In its most restrictive sense, it is a visible appearance of God in the Old Testament period, often, but not always, in human form. Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/theophany-Christophany.html#ixzz33CA1BGVC Priscilla in One in a Million shared…
Sausage and Gravy with Drop Biscuits
When I was in high school I enjoyed cooking. A friend of the family purchased a Betty Crocker Cookbook for me to begin my cooking adventure! Marriage came in 1988, and the faithful cookbook of my teens made its way into our home. This treasured book from my youth has travelled with us to Glouster, VA,…
In His presence our shame is undone! Great worship song!
Thank you Leslie for sharing this beautiful worship song! What a great song to invite the presence of the Holy Spirit into our journey –our bitterness made sweet!
Bittersweet: Vulnerability and Obedience
Bitterness made sweet. Priscilla Shirer continues in her One in a Million book discussing emotional healing. What happens when the unthinkable occurs and you can’t get control of your emotions? What if a decision you’ve made, or a direction that God is leading you brings unbearable circumstances? The Israelites were dying of thirst. Moses cried…
Power Ups: I bet you are doing them! Celebrate it!
Our society has placed emphasis on self-care and the consequences of compassion fatigue. Our fast past, just do it, strive and stretch pace have caught up with us. We attend workshops and read articles on how to better care for ourselves so we can reach our potential while helping and serving others. The proverbial balance….
Freedom
God’s promises are like the promises from the Old Testament of “Milk AND honey”. He promises us “spacious places” and “freedom in Christ”. If you find honey, eat just enough– too much of it, and you will vomit. Proverbs 25:16 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your…
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