There are two different ways to look at life from the perspective of time. Our lives are measured in minutes and hours, but it is also measured in moments. In this article we will discuss why we must wind the clock. Winding the clock isn’t a phrase we use often anymore. Most of us have […] Read more…
The Attitude of Gratitude
This article explores our attitude and how it affects our gratitude. We can learn to be thankful every day for something in our lives. Gratitude – what is it? Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation and returning kindness. Does this describe you? I know it doesn’t always […] Read more…
From Messy to Miracle
Lately, I’ve been somewhat obsessed with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the birth of Jesus. I mean after all, it’s the Christmas season and everywhere you look there’s a nativity scene. Nativity scenes are still-life, perfect pictures of how we envision the birth of Christ. A sweet “everyone in place, baby smiling, animals behaving, […] Read more…
Calvary
Last night I dreamed I went to Calvary. Have you ever had one of “those” dreams? You know, the one where everything is so vivid and real, you would swear you were actually there. Last night was like that for me. It was real . . . so real I woke up with tears running […] Read more…
Martha, Martha, Martha!
Martha always gets a bad rap in the Bible as a perfectionistic over-achiever while Mary seems to get a “pass” on sitting at Jesus’ feet. But it isn’t always that simple. Follow along as we explore a fresh perspective of Martha and Mary and Jesus’ response to them. Martha – need the back story? […] Read more…
She Said “Yes”!
God calls us to do special things. He called Mary to do something very special – to be the mother of Jesus. In this post we will discuss Mary and her response to being favored by God. In my last post, we discussed Favoritism and God. If you haven’t read that article yet, I encourage […] Read more…
Favoritism and God
What does “being favored by God” mean? Does He loves one person more than another? This article discusses God’s favor in our lives. Favoritism “Mom always loved you best.” The Smothers’ Brothers said this during every show back in the late sixties. It always brought huge laughs from the audience. If you have siblings, […] Read more…
Prayer, Lies and Esther – Books to Read
Do you struggle with which books to purchase as a Christian? This article contains reviews of three Christian books I recommend. I have a confession to make: I am a bibliophile. Books – I love everything books – reading, purchasing, even just holding them. I would love to have all. the. books., (and of course, […] Read more…
He Sees You and He Loves You
Does it feel weird to think that God sees you – all. the. time? There’s nothing you say or do that escapes Him. Well . . . when I put it that way, it does feel a little weird, right? But honestly, He knows all about you – your good and your bad. And trust […] Read more…
Apple Pie Bread
I got this recipe from Tasteful Tips. Doesn’t it look yummy? And easy. A WIN!! You’ll Need: 1 can apple pie filling, mashed 1 yellow cake mix 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup self rising flour 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 medium chopped apple Whisk all dry ingredients, add wet ingredients. Fold in apples. Pour in […] Read more…