A CREATIVE? Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of
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Hearing God’s Voice
When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” ~Exodus 3:4 NLT The SCREECH was unmistakable. Only years later would I equate it
Read moreDo Tell
My husband’s mother did many things well. Her fried chicken outshone any restaurant I know. The five children she reared as a single parent grew into productive citizens in their communities. At ninety-plus years, she
Read more“What would you like me to do for you?” — Jesus
“What would you like me to do for you? I’ve helped and healed others countless times. “Once, many years ago, two blind men followed me and cried, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David.’ “I
Read moreFIGHTING THE RIVER – Learning to Rest in the Flow of God
Rivers. I see them everywhere! There’s no fighting the river! They show up in my writing, in my singing, hiking, even in my dreams. When God really wants to get my attention, He sends a
Read moreStrawman Arguments and Paper Tigers
Strawman Arguments, Paper Tigers, and the Enemy of Our Souls. Are you familiar with the terms, Strawman Arguments or Paper Tigers? A strawman argument is when someone misrepresents an opponent’s argument to make it easier
Read moreHow Far Will Jesus Go For You?
How far will Skip’s Son sail fer ye? How far will ye sail with Him? After healing Peter’s mother-in-law—after mending many who were cursed by dark spirits and laid low with sickness—Skip’s Son set sail.
Read moreHow to Defeat the Temptation to Eat All the Chocolate
Temptation and chocolate team up against me every February. It’s dangerous to have sweets around my house because I hold this philosophy that sometimes you just have to eat all the chocolates at once to
Read moreLove Letters Written in Red
“I love you, and that’s the beginning and end of everything” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, for Zelda Some classic famous author quotes are better than others This one reminds me of a few verses another
Read moreReconciling Relationships by Transforming Conflict
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. – John 13:34 There was a time in my early adulthood when I stopped watching
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