I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 This was one of the first Bible verses I ever memorized. It’s a heady verse for someone like me. Someone who loves to
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Busyness is Not a Spiritual Gift
‘Wait’ is a tough word to deal with in today’s busy world. {Tweet This} by, Tammy Whitehurst I easily become overloaded, overburdened, and go overboard with busyness. I’ve often thought to myself that life would
Read more10 Ways to Honor Your Mother on Mother’s Day
Mothers. The women who lay down their lives for their families day-in and day-out. The women who serve their husbands and children, usually without complaint. The women who cook, clean, and manage their households. The
Read moreCrying Over Our Cities
Boston. New York. Atlanta. Newtown. Aurora. Oklahoma City. Columbine. Many cities have brought me to tears. And to my knees. Events play out on my television screen, as if part of a movie. A movie
Read moreWhen God Doesn’t Clear the Obstacles
Deuteronomy 31:8 – It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (ESV) One of my favorite
Read moreBreak Away Movie on DVD – An Inspiring Review
Break Away is the story of Francois, a hard-working husband and father who gets laid off from his job. After unsuccessfully trying to rebuild his marketing career, Francois must find another way to support his
Read moreSometimes You Have to Go Back Before You can Move Forward
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of Your hands. Psalm 138:8 I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m directionally challenged. Oh, I can
Read moreInspired Reading – Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home
The New Normal is not a suburb in Illinois. It is where our wounded wait for loved ones to heal from the hurt they brought home from the war. Wounded Warrior, Wounded Home (Revell Books)
Read moreRites of Sting
I ain’t dead yet, so I have no authority to speak on the subject. I take it from the Word that death has lost it’s sting, but in the past few weeks I’ve seen sudden
Read moreAn Unscheduled Stop
So Miriam was shut up outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on until Miriam was received again. Numbers 12:15 Miriam’s sin brought the entire nation of Israel to a
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