Influence
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Influence. Influence has been defined as "the action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others" (from...
Finding Rest For Your Souls
"This is what the Lord says - "Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls." (Jeremiah 6:16, NLT) My Bible has sat opened with the verse before me for a few days now. Rest....
Fixing My Eyes On Jesus
Fixing My Eyes On Jesus: Daily Moment In His Word is a beautifully written devotional by Anne Graham Lotz. Having read several of her books, I knew this devotional would be a wonderful addition to my morning time. Each month begins with a quote by Mrs. Charles E....
Praise Can Be A Challenge
We entered our second week of 31 Days of Praise and discovered there are times praise can be a challenge: We praise Him for His accomplishing Word. Our readings were Isaiah 55: 8-11; Psalm 119:11; 2 Peter 1: 20-21; and 2 Timothy 3:16-17. God's Word is sent with...
In the Middle of Winter
The tree sits on our boundary line. We didn't even know it was there until our neighbor began moving our stone wall. Suddenly, it was there and had my attention. It was small, frail looking if I had to describe it. I had my doubts if it was even a tree. It's smallness...
An Accomplishing Word
As I turned the page of a new calendar year, I felt compelled to read the first few chapters in Genesis. After all, what better time to read of the beginning of time than at the beginning of a new year. Here is what I noticed: “Then God said ….†(verse 6) and...