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Hope Prevails Bible Study {Book Giveaway}
Have you ever battled depression? The dark, deep pit remains an ugly place. Dr. Michelle Bengtson understands. She’s been there. You might recall Hope Prevails – the book. My review waits here. Folks loved it and felt a need for more. Dr. B listened. Open the front door and welcome Hope Prevails Bible Study inside….
Here’s 1 Opportunity to Be a Good Samaritan
A few years back, a joke danced around our house, “I’ve got island fever. I gotta get out of here.” With that, we’d hop in the van, and head up and over the concrete bridge, traveling straight toward Aloha Stadium. The large brown structure, a multi-purpose facility used for a long list of activities including a…
Faith: How Rings Its Definition to You? { WORD17, Week 39}
Faith: how rings its definition to you? Hebrews 11:1 tells us this: If we further our glance into Hebrews 11, we see real people who put faith in action. Here’s how: Abel trusted God with his sacrifice. Noah built in holy fear. Abraham followed blindly. Jacob leaned on a cane, grey hairs flowing, and worshiped….
15 Practical Ideas to Love Generously
15 Practical Ideas to Love Generously Winds blew. Waves crashed. My family and I huddled together, uncertain what waited for us in the days following Hurricane Isabel. After the storm blew over, downed trees littered roadways. Branches tumbled through neighborhoods resembling lightweight pieces of prarie grass, settling wherever their little heart desired. Awnings, signs,…
A Free Graphic for You ~ WORD17, Week 38
WORD17 A Bible Memory Verse Memorization Program Enjoy this free graphic. Feel free to save, print or share it for personal or ministry use. Blessings! Searching for more verses or memorization helps? Try this Pinterest page.
Who Among Us Will Choose to be a Neighbor?
Who among us has neighbored lately? And have we handled the outreach opportunity well? How have we loved our neighbor? In light of the recent Las Vegas massacre, the question rings reasonable – more than reasonable. When my dad died, a line of people snaked through the funeral home and across many cracks in the…
Ever Tried to Define Faith This Way? WORD17, Week 37
This post may contain affiliate links. What is faith? If defining it to a swarthy, scantily-clad native plucked fresh from the Amazon, what words should we offer to paint faith’s picture? Strong’s Concordance colors the canvas with these: Assurance Belief Believe Fidelity Hebrews 11:1, this month’s WORD17 memory verse, contains brush strokes of assurance,…
Oh Please Don’t Miss this One! | Book Review: Shine
Each month Revell sends a listing of upcoming book releases. It’s their way of saying, “Hey blogger, would you like to review any of these books?” Call it marketing (or maybe PR?) for new releases. It’s my way of supporting new reads as well as introducing us to books that might very well encourage our…