This post is to inform girls and women in ways that I was not informed. It is to encourage them in ways that I was not encouraged. It is to warn them in ways I was not warned. Everyone has insecurities of some sort. For some people, their insecurities are a lot more debilitating. Some… Continue reading Navigating Wisely In Relationships With Insecure Men.
Category: Devotionals
Live Christ Today and in New Jerusalem 42-2-3
Galatians 2:20 describes the proper Christian, “I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for… Continue reading Live Christ Today and in New Jerusalem 42-2-3
Maintaining Hope in Difficulty
How can we maintain hope in difficulty? How do we not lose our expectation of things changing for the better? We do so by keeping our faith in God’s word despite what we see. We rehearse the Word of God again and again. We remain determined to go through. Last week, I was meditating on Lamentations… Continue reading Maintaining Hope in Difficulty
Israel Trip, Day 1
Good morning from Israel! I am leading a tour of 315 people from our church and our A New Beginning radio audience in the Holy Land. We have been having a great time together, and I wish you all could be here! Perhaps someday in the future. We visited a number of sites yesterday, including Joppa, where… Continue reading Israel Trip, Day 1
My Israel Trip–Old Testament Sites
I love to travel and God has made it possible for me to explore many places in our big, beautiful world. In fact, my next fiction book incorporates lots of travel. And, it’s called A Gypsy for God and should be out later this summer. But for now, I want to take you on a… Continue reading My Israel Trip–Old Testament Sites
Book Drawing for Advent Devotional: “Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke” by Christine Trimpe
I’m very pleased to make a book drawing available for an Advent devotional by Christine Trimpe: “Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke: A Christmas to Calvary Advent Countdown.” Prepare your heart for a worshipful Christmas season. And you could win a copy! Please make a comment on this blog post in order to enter the drawing. UPDATE: The… Continue reading Book Drawing for Advent Devotional: “Seeking Joy Through the Gospel of Luke” by Christine Trimpe
Your Hur? Your Aaron? – Divorce Minister
Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. –Exodus 17:12b, NIV This verse comes from a story about a battle where the Israelites were winning as long as Moses kept his arms raised. Obviously, Moses’ arms got weary. When he grew tired,… Continue reading Your Hur? Your Aaron? – Divorce Minister
God Is Greater Than The Highs And Lows – Meaning & Origin
You might have heard the phrase “God is greater than the highs and lows” somewhere, but not sure when it comes to its meaning. This phrase has entered our daily life and become many people’s inspiration to keep moving on. Followers of Jesus Christ must know that all the things they underwent today are to… Continue reading God Is Greater Than The Highs And Lows – Meaning & Origin
Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth
Perhaps the only downside to Autumn for me is fewer blooms in my garden. Small groups of summer blooms linger until the first hard frost; mums and Autumn Joy pop up here and there, but by and large, the profuse color of spring and summer has ceased. But lost blooms are not lost growth! While… Continue reading Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth
A Day in the Life of: A Professional Mourner
By Elizabeth Prata I created a series 5 years ago called “A Day in the Life of”. Here are the entries in that series: A Day in the Life of: A FishermanA Day in the Life of: A PotterA Day in the Life of: A ScribeA Day in the Life of: A ShepherdA Day in… Continue reading A Day in the Life of: A Professional Mourner