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The Day I Set It All Down
Arrows flamed across the prairie in record numbers as 2015 galloped toward its end. But there came a day when I set it all down. ~ Dad ~ My dad grew sick. His body gave way on October 31, but not his spirit. Jesus now hosts him safely in Heaven. Thank God. I still miss him immensely….
Ready to Hide More Scripture in Your Heart?
It’s coming. It’ll look different. Results guaranteed by God if we simply give Him the necessary time and trust. Ready to deposit scriptures in your heart bank? Me too. Let’s get prepared, brave one of God! It’s a new year. Other Christian Posts on Bible Memorization & Faith
#ScriptureBank2015, Week 52 – The FINAL Week
Glory to God indeed. Not only are we wrapping up 2015, we’re also wrapping up #ScriptureBank2015. This is our final memory verse for 2015. Have you deposited God’s goods, His very Word, into your heart this year? Even if you only memorized one, five, or ten, you deposited. Good job! My friend, it’s been a joy…
Do You Have the Heart of a Magi?
It’s been written before, long, long ago. The Magi. They had a different heart. Do you have heart like the Magi? It’s a heart that desires deeply, one that will search to no end. It’s a heart that will “go after”, regardless of the risk. And in the end? It will find the treasure. Read…
#YourStory: Kristine Brown
This sweet Texan is simply that: sweet. She has a heart for teens and women, writing to encourage their faith walk. We met on Compel Training, both writers at the beginning of a journey. I must say, Kristine’s writing has emerged this past year right before my eyes. It’s good. Dig in and enjoy today’s testimony from Kristine…
How Does Your Thanksgiving Flow?
How does your thanksgiving flow? Mine? It flows. Then it stops, as though someone has turned off the faucet. Nothing. Nada. In fact, I forget. Generous heaps of thanks come to a calm. Dare I say that as a Christian? Dare I admit sometimes I become so self-centered that I forego giving thanks, even forgetting? Well, I…
In Life’s “Tough”, How Do You Give Thanks?
“Prepare me, Lord.” The ending days of Dad’s life were coming. The rockslide was imminent, a slippery slope for certain. I didn’t want Dad to go. I needed God. Maybe you have felt that stomach-churning realization as well? The prayer was whispered in August. Just last week, I realized God answered that prayer. Maybe he has answered…
How Your Generosity Can Cause the Good and Faithful Servant to Rise
Never did I consider it. The writing lessons were supposed to be an aid for ministry, not for writing obituaries. Tears welled. Oh God, I don’t want these skills for this. They’re not supposed to be for writing an obituary. Lord, help me…. I took a deep breath, an effort to calm a tightened and…
