Norma Gail Archives - Inspire A Fire

Appearance vs. Heart and Examining the Works of Our Leaders

October 15, 2020 Norma Gail autumn glory, Fire Starters, inspire a fire, Leadership

People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Appearance vs. heart. How often are we turned off by facial features, body type, or mannerisms? Do we listen to

Friends, Family, and Lessons in Forgiveness

August 20, 2020 Norma Gail Fire Starters

Friends, family, and lessons in forgiveness are topics that weigh heavily on my heart in these troubled days. A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Contention

When Trials Strike: A Lesson from Job

April 16, 2020 Norma Gail Fire Starters, Hope for tomorrow

by Norma Gail When trials strike and events are beyond our control, peace is difficult to come by. Job, a biblical expert on life turned upside-down, is one of my favorites. However, there was a

The Gift of Gentleness Flowing Outward

March 19, 2020 Norma Gail Fire Starters, inspire a fire, Relationships

My father had the gift of gentleness. How well I remember the tender touch of my his hand, spreading from shoulder blade to shoulder blade. He always knew when I was struggling. The caress was

Deep Wounds Heal Slowly

February 20, 2020 Norma Gail beauty from ashes, Family, Fire Starters, hope, inspire a fire, Love, Relationships

by Norma Gail Wounds Deep wounds heal slowly. I plunged my gloved hands into the suppurating wound and attempted to distract my patient from the pain, embarrassment, and agony of amputation. Never again would his