Coincidences or Divine Appointments?
You’ve got to love it when a young person is willing to come to a slightly “mature” person š for counsel. You know, they know, the wisdom that’s inside them. Very, smart and wise young person. When I received an email from a sweet friend from my church, Megan, asking if I’d look over a…
Staying Positive in a Negative World
After grocery shopping, I was stopped by a televsion reporter to ask me what I thought about the added traffic in our area — just immediately North of our subdivision. Initially, I was reluctant to comment, but I could see I needed to speak a positive word in what could be a negative news report.…
Love in any Language Fluently Spoken Here
“Love in any LanIn the 70s, my husband was Vice-President of International Faith Bible College and we were the āchosen onesā to lead a missions trip to Mexico which consisted of college students and our two young childrenā¦.in a school bus. That was our introduction to missions as a family, and it would prove to…
Integrity Matters So Are You Behaving or Misbehaving?
I’m reading through the Bible this year and reading about those people that got themselves into some really crazy situations, has sparked my interest like never before. I’m having so many “aha” moments in my readings. Take for example, King Saul and David. Remember the story of the “little” shepherd boy, David, and how he…
Curb Appeal Matters
Having been a Real Estate Broker for over 16 years, I know that curb appeal matters. A rundown looking property detracts buyers, whereas a property that has an inviting and welcoming smile on its face aka fresh coat of paint, landscaping enhanced and tidy, clean appearance causes buyers to want to know more about that…
Worry is Like a Rocking Chair
I canāt remember when I last had those āknots-in-the-stomachā feelings. Those almost paralyzing feelings. Those, āWhat if?ā feelings. But they hit me last week. Iād pray and quote scriptures and Iād rehearse those times when Jesus schooled his followers about fear and worry, āOh you of little faith,ā and āCan any one of you by…
Had Any Knee Jerk Reactions Lately?
Had Any Knee Jerk Reactions Lately? I had a huge decision to make. “Should I say āyesā or should I say ānoā. Should I stay or should I go?” Ever been faced with some tough decisions and rather than waiting to hear the voice of God, we just couldnāt sit idly stillā¦.we had to make…
The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics Are Upon Us
Iāve always loved watching the Olympics, so Iām excited about the Opening Ceremonies this Friday night, followed by the games and events for the next two weeks. Whether we’re from the USA, Canada, or another country, we have one thing in common — it’s cheering for our āhome teamā! Regardless of nationality or country, seeing…
You Are Now Entering Your Mission Field
I heard the story of someone who had such a heartfelt desire to open a Food Pantry, but it seemed door after door slammed for his great and worthwhile idea. Then he heard someone say āWhy are you waiting on all the right answers and all the right buildings and all the right team? Why…
Guard Your Mind
Our minds are like a computer. What we put in, is what comes out. On a daily basis we input data, type emails, letters, and use our graphics software to help us make impressive powerpoints and presentations on our computers. We download photos and images. In my case, lots of photos and images. The memory…