Transformed by Being Informed
My grandsons were big fans of the Transformers — the toys that could be converted from a robot to a car and vice versa. It didn’t come as easy for me as it did for them. I just couldn’t get all the parts tucked in to transform it into a car. Those toys are literally…
Oh, Yes, My Dear – You ARE a Star!
At my weekly Bible study group, we were discussing the famous words: “Abram believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6) And then Paul the Apostle added “So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” (Galatians 3:6,9) Those words pack a punch. Abraham…
This is Your Life! What Does it Look Like?
At the Bible Study I attend, a gal said, “I wonder if God videos our lives and one day, when we get to heaven, we’ll see the video and then be able to thank all those who influenced and encouraged us? Another gal, said “And what about the video that you’ll be in of someone…
God’s Kaleidoscope of Colors
I haven’t seen one of those fun toys in a long time, but I saw one yesterday and I remembered the awe and wonder I had as a child peeking through the hole in the end and turning the cylinder to see the vivid colors and shapes change dramatically. Isn’t that like our lives with…
By Their Fruit, You Will Know Them
Day 335 of Photo Inspirations — By Their Fruit, You Will Know Them This photo inspiration is a lovely, thoughtful token of appreciation from this precious group of women (two were missing from the photo) for my leading them in an 8-week Bible Study that started in early October. When I was praying for wisdom…
Try a Little Kindness
Day 304 of Photo Inspirations — Try a Little Kindness Remember Glen Campbell’s song from the 70’s — “Try a Little Kindness”? If you see your brother standing by the road, With a heavy load from the seeds he sowed. And if you see your sister falling by the way, Just stop and say you’re…
Patience is Waiting
Day 292 of Photo Inspirations — Patience is WAITING So this week, at our Bible Study, we’re looking at the Fruit of the Spirit quality of PATIENCE. Lord, please give me patience RIGHT NOW! Patience is a word we seem to want to avoid talking about because when we start talking about it or asking…
Fear Not. I Bring You Good News of JOY
Day 281 of Photo Inspirations – Fear Not. I Bring You Good News of JOY Yesterday, our Bible Study was about the second characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit — JOY! Though I had diligently prayed and prepared, there is nothing like stepping aside and watching how Holy Spirit trumps my pre-planned agenda. His…
The Fruit of the Spirit is……
Day 279 of Photo Inspirations — The Fruit of the Spirit is….. What a joy it is to be leading an 8-Week Bible Study for a group of women that come from various faith backgrounds. As I prayed and prepared for this study, I was prompted to a study of the Fruit of the Spirit.…