2. A boat divided will sink

2020, I believe will go down in history as one of the most difficult years of a lifetime. Hopefully, in the future, many people will also remember that 2020 was the year of their greatest growth. Much good can arise out of painful and unwelcome circumstances. I know because I've witnessed this truth in my … Continue reading 2. A boat divided will sink

Five Minute Friday: Turn

Rejoice, rejoice and press on...
How does one do this?ย  I'm honestly asking.ย  How does a finite person of limited power and ability choose not to look at the circumstances?ย  What will cause myย eyes to turn to things above?

FMF: time creates the {familiar}

Gratefully, Kate didn't forget Five Minute Friday comes right after Thanksgiving Thursday.ย  When I saw her word prompt pop up on Facebook last night, it was a {familiar} reminder - it's time to write and link up!ย  Thanks, Kate, for hostessing this beautiful community of faith writers. So, here I go with thoughts on how … Continue reading FMF: time creates the {familiar}

Day 15: If I have found favor in Your eyes, Lord, why wouldn’t I {remain}?

"Remain tonight, and in the morning, if he will redeem you, good; let him do it.ย  But if he is not willing to redeem you, then, as the LORD lives, I will redeem you.ย  Lie down until the morning."ย  Ruth 3:13 esvย ย  {Remain}ย  Also abide.ย  Stay in.ย  Attached to. From my study of Ruth so … Continue reading Day 15: If I have found favor in Your eyes, Lord, why wouldn’t I {remain}?

Saturday Share with Brandon Garrett: Jesus is Not a Vending Machine

Saturday Share with Brandon Garrett. Jesus is Not a Vending Machine.

Saturday Share: Chuck Graham – Great with Encouragement

In this segment of Saturday Share, I'd like to introduce Chuck Graham. ย He is the founder of a thriving encouragement ministry under the umbrella of CILOAย - Christ is Lord of All. ย First and foremost, he is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, as well as husband, father and devoted grandfather. ย Great to mention... he's a … Continue reading Saturday Share: Chuck Graham – Great with Encouragement

Drop what you hold…

And so with the limited vision of standing at the beginning of something new, I am determined to let go and follow Jesus wherever He leads. ย I feel the security of remembering His past faithfulness. ย And yet, I am fully aware of the ambivalence of knowing not the path nor the destination of His leading.