When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us! ~Nehemiah 4:20 NLT The blowing alerted me to the presence of something nearby. I
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Tag: God’s guidance
Remember When . . .
Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his
Read moreHandling Regrets
It was gone. Now, I had to learn a lesson about handling regrets. I thought about my now-gone treasure early one morning when a co-worker asked, “Have you ever regretted getting rid of something?” I
Read moreBorn with a Purpose
When the announcement time came at the end of our worship service, he proudly proclaimed he had just celebrated his ninth birthday for the ninth time. He had been born with a purpose, after all.
Read moreNavigating Life
But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands. ~Psalm 31:14–15 NLT The word “navigate” became personal . . . quickly . . . as I found myself
Read moreDeserting the Desert
Deserting the desert is the easy way out. My greatest lessons came where I didn’t want to dwell. Although I’ve never visited a desert, I’ve seen pictures. A desert is a geographical place that receives
Read moreDown to Pennies
“It’s gonna be a minute,” he mumbled. After all, he was down to pennies. He and I and others waited in an inch-along line at a local convenience store. We had both waited patiently, but
Read moreTime Watchers
Three students were time watchers, but that wasn’t what they should have been. As I taught the grammar lesson, I watched their eyes dart back and forth like a scared rabbit fleeing from a determined
Read moreThe Forming of Patience
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. -Psalm 40:1 NLT I didn’t enjoy the experience, but then again, the
Read moreHow Understanding the True Meaning of Leadership Might Help Us Reach Our Goals
Have you ever wondered how understanding the true meaning of leadership might help us reach our goals? As a former salon and spa owner, I know a little about what to do and what not
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