Lessons From Their Stories
The early church and its believers were not without their challenges as the Church began to grow: Our stories build our faith. Paul reported to the believers all God had done on their missionary journey. It's our stories - we used to call them "testimonies" - that...
Always On Time
"When Mary arrived and saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died." (John 11:32, NLT) "When Jesus arrived, Mary thought He was too late. Her beloved brother Lazarus was dead. Yet, the fact is that Jesus...
Return
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Return. We have had a house guest for the past week - Talula. She's the dog of my sister-in-law and ours to keep whenever she vacations. However, today she...
Our Blessed Assurance
The old saying goes, "Time heals all wounds" but I am not sure it 'heals' them per se, but perhaps the pain is eased as the memories remain. I have been playing the game, "This time last year ....." for over a month now. Maybe not every day, but on those days...
Let’s Say What We Know
"Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise." (Hebrews 10:23, NLT) The promises of God, once heard and remembered, bring hope, assurance, and peace each day. They keep our minds and hearts focused on who God...
Those End of School Days
Memorial Day - the official start of summer! After the awaited long weekend, planting flowers, and a barbequed burger, it can be hard to settle back into the routine of school. I edited this post as I thought today may be a good time to encourage my mama friends ......