Reminder: Tough Times Don’t Last
I’ll admit I have enjoyed watching the “Survivor” TV series since the show began. The resiliency, determination, grit and shrewdness of the cast amazes me. They go hungry if their team doesn’t win the challenge, they go through the most grueling obstacles, and their living conditions are dreadful. Nope! I couldn’t do it. I need…
Responding to Correction with Grace
I watched my neighbor sternly call her dog when he turned the corner of the building. We could tell he stopped, because we could see his leash laying on the ground. The leash didn’t move. He stopped cold. He obeyed his master. I asked if he ever barked. She said, “Oh, yes! But I don’t…
Keep Doing Good — Harvest Time Up Ahead!
This blog inspiration is brought to us today by our good friend and mentor, St. Paul. His words are filled with hope for those of us who have been on the “do-good” tractor — planting and planting, and we’ve been wondering if it has been worth it. Oh, but then comes Paul’s firey voice cheering…
Somebody Else Will
A dear friend of mine is having quite the year. She has faced personal health issues and as the director of an active, vibrant ministry – was faced with leading it in a major event, and was tremendously successful at it, I might add. She has two children getting married this year (one this weekend),…
We Will, We Will Rock You
Have you ever felt like your circumstances were looming over you like a huge GIANT who was fierce, beyond your capability, bigger than life, and he was throwing every negative word of doubt and unbelief, imaginable, your way — taunting, harassing, smack talking — and, your faith was challenged like crazy? If that sounds like…
Faith in God’s Faithfulness
I’m a really strong chick — not because life has been easy….I just got stronger with each challenge that came my way! As we get stronger, the struggles in life, that once were difficult — are now a piece of cake. And no matter what our struggles are, God will never let it be too…
Got Giants?
Got GIANTS?? Encounter any this week? I’m sure the answer is “Yes!”. I sure did. It’s just a fact, we all encounter some incredible giants from time to time. They seem so big and powerful, and they taunt us – doing their best to make us run in fear. Wouldn’t it be nice if what…
I Believe I Can Fly — If Dumbo Can — So Can I
Yesterday, I posted “I believe I can fly!” Let’s take it a step further. Do you remember Dumbo — the Disney character that had huge ears? Other elephants ridiculed him, until he met Timothy Mouse that changed his perspective. Timothy convinced Dumbo that his little feather had magical powers that could turn his ears into…