Our Lives Can Shine
"Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith." (2 Corinthians 13:5, NLT) "Paul wrote, "I don't just do what is best for me; I do what is best for...
Potential
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Potential. 'Potential' has been defined as "possible as opposed to actual; capable of being or becoming" (dictionary.com). The definition brings a smile for God...
Three Steps to Making Right Choices
'Choices' can be defined as a variety of options or alternatives. While I do enjoy knowing my choices, I do not enjoy choosing. It's often easier to be told what to do than to actually make the decision. It eliminates the chance of making a mistake. Here's the thing...
Wisdom & Encouragement in the Storm
This is the sixth and final post in the study, The Power of the Word. We can learn much from Paul about how to face opposition and still remain focused. Our God will generously supply us with wisdom. In Acts 27:1-12, we find Paul aboard a ship, encountering...
Nudges & Whispers
"Come and listen to my counsel. I'll share my heart with you and make you wise." (Proverbs 1:23, NLT) "Prayer is an exchange, a conversation often uttered in whispers between God and His child. As you build your relationship with God and grow in knowing His voice, you...
Complete
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Complete. Dictionary.com gives the meaning as "entire, whole, lacking nothing." Having just finished a study of the book of Acts, the thought then comes...