Jun 19, 2020 | Godly Living
Morning thoughts:I was in a certain supermarket in a certain area, and I noticed the number of people who walked against the arrow, and looked as if they dared anyone to tell them about it. I made mention of it to a woman whom I happen to know who works in the...
May 12, 2020 | Godly Living, Overcoming fear
I’ll never forget the Christmas when my mom and I were decorating the Christmas tree. We were just about finished, all it was lacking was the topper. My mom quickly looked around for something close by that she could stand on to get her high enough to put on the...
May 1, 2020 | Godly Living
I recently watched an inspirational YouTube video of a father daughter duo, Savanna and Mat Shaw, who’ve used their quarantine time to sing duets together. They’ve set up an in-home studio, recorded several songs, and have become a Youtube sensation—even capturing the...
Apr 25, 2020 | Godly Living
Have you noticed during this quarantine period all of the different ways in which people have responded to the directive to stay home and shelter? Media posts reveal there are those who think the whole Coronavirus is a hoax, connected to one or more conspiracy...
Dec 22, 2019 | Godly Living, Holidays
Earlier this month my husband and I had the joy of going to California to meet and spend time with my eldest son’s and his wife’s first child, an adorable baby girl! From the time her birth was announced in early November, my husband and I started preparations to go...
Nov 15, 2019 | Godly Living, Overcoming fear
When I was being raised in my home of origin, and when I raised my children, whining or grumbling was an ‘intolerable’ behavior. As my children can attest, if they complained, I’d often say to them, “You could be on a cattle car on the way to Auschwitz.”...
Sep 27, 2019 | Godly Living, Overcoming fear
I recently have found myself in a situation that can cause me to have fear and experience a certain level of anxiety. I know that this type of worry is not pleasing to God. When I begin to feel the fear rising, or I’m tempted not to even put myself in this...
Aug 31, 2019 | Godly Living, Overcoming fear
I have been having discussions recently regarding the fear of financial ruin. This fear of or the reality of not having enough money to cover your debt can cause such a ripple effect in your life. Some people allow fear of their own expected and/or looming...
Aug 22, 2019 | Godly Living, Overcoming fear
As she approached me, a feeling spontaneously arose within me…the feeling of dread. When in this woman’s presence, I feel judged by her; as if I don’t measure up to her standards; and that she is looking to find fault with me. I’m not saying that I’ve ever heard her...
Aug 9, 2019 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement
The word never, is only beneficial when describing things that God has said will never happen or to keep a person safe. Here are a few examples:God is never going to changeGod will never sinGod will never flood the earth againNever do drugsNever drink &...