Remember Your Creator
Growing up in the Church, it was said that God was a gentleman. The meaning was made clear - God does not force Himself on people. He desires for us to come to Him willingly, wanting Him in our lives and pliable to His purposes. Some days, this involves submitting to...
We Rise Up & Stand
Last week was school vacation for us. And I spent a lot of time on our couch. While I love relaxing on our couch, this is not my favorite place to be, except if I am watching Fixer Upper, which I was not. Two trips to our primary and two rounds of antibiotics landed...
Becoming a Superhero
This past week, Jocelyn has exhibited a desire to be more than herself. A video sent to me one night, shows Jocelyn doing some form of exercise and showing off her muscles. When asked what she is doing, she replies ..."I am exercising. I want to be a grown up super...
As We Overcome
"This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." (1 John 5:4-5, NIV) "God does not give us overcoming life - He gives us life as we overcome. If we will...
See and Learn
This past week, my parents and I had multiple conversations about events in the news. After much talk about several freaky car accidents which had been reported, I remarked, "We may have to start praying before we leave the house like Gram always did." Now mind you,...
Forget
Today I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. All of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is …. Forget. There are things I truly want to forget - the hurt experienced in the past. Illness. Deaths. Job...