I WAS that shy girl who had low self-worth. I WAS the girl who envied those who had parents who took interest in their children. I WAS the girl who believed she had no chance of being loved. I WAS the girl who compared herself to the popular girls at school, to the magazine models,…
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Who never departs from us? Who never ceases to surprise us? Who is everywhere we are? Who gives us courage? Who is always available 24/7 and Who is always for us never against us? Who consistently issues us mercy and grace? Who is extravagantly patient with us? Who intercedes in prayer for us? Who squeezes…
Peter is the rugged fisherman who gives us hope. As he matured in faith, we marveled at his courage to walk out to Jesus on water, then shortly afterwards we heard him deny Jesus three times. Peter is the same man who confessed boldly; “You are the Messiah, the Christ”. By God’s immeasurable grace, Peter…
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Now is the time to rejoice in the enduring Love of God for His people. The lovebirds in the Song of Solomon are people from two separate worlds. The Shulamite is the beloved maidservant who represents people on earth, while her Lover is the Shepherd who represents Jesus on earth. The chorus of friends, or…
Have you ever noticed the sparkle in a person’s countenance as they are being verbally touched by an expressed appreciation? Why are we hesitant to give such delight to our loved ones? The value of speaking love is incalculable, but it is our tone that often blesses or offends more than our words. A new…
Ahhh, let me hear you say “outstanding!” Or tickle my ear with “that sounds marvelous!” Increase my joy by replying “what fun!” Fascinate me by your interest in the tale I told. “What a blessing that must have been!” “We have two ears, and one mouth….let us listen more, and speak more about “their” positive…
People do not always have 2020 vision as they look into the future. The media has spun the truth into what they think will sell their ideas. Now more than ever people are hungry for the TRUTH, they are parched in soul and dry in spirit as they are shaken by the pervasive hatred and…
Unplugged from the news, the nasty noise of blame, I am well placed, with ears to hear what the Spirit is singing. The sweet symphony of a gentle breeze rustling through the trees beckons my consideration of Who blows this unseen wind? The world is quick to finger point at science, to cast a…
How to read the Bible and learn what God wants you to assimilate. Matthew Chapter 12:3-7 “Haven’t you read?” Jesus asked the Pharisees who were there to challenge the Author of every scripture. “If you had known what these words mean…” To suggest that the scribes and Pharisees had not read a portion of scripture…
Nuggets rhymed to bedazzle! Lyrics from the 50’s stream through my head easily so I thought why not rhyme a letter to recall more easily! The Gospel of John emphasizes our Father’s message of HOPE during the 2020 pandemic. Renew and rewind your mind with the GOOD NEWS. John Chap 1 – God’s Word is…
In order to be vibrantly alive — with my God given potential maximized — it is my responsibility to remain alert. Am I tuned into my internal Guide, or am I tuned into the voice that leads me astray? Am I willing to be led astray or am I willing to be alert and obedient…
With foodie guests coming for dinner, this sweet, savory pork dish has a tropical burst of flavor which will be served with sweet potatoes or choice of brown rice. Mint jelly on table as garnish. It takes just five minutes to prep the pork before sliding a sizzling brown roll into your crock pot. This…
The word “witnesses” is found 51 times in the New International Version of the Bible. The Hebrew Word for Witness is Ed and the Hebrew people conventionally use ED to describe the witness as the one who gives evidence or testimony of things or of people. To be a chosen witness means that we profess Jesus as the Messiah and that we proclaim…
“I was at this time living, like so many atheists…in a whirl of contradictions. I maintained that God did NOT exist. I was very angry with God for NOT existing. I was equally angry with Him for creating a world.” CS Lewis was entirely knackered by the myth of Christianity. He was an Oxford scholar,…
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Sharing the Truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to set you free. John 8:32
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A Christian author helping people come to Jesus, helping people understand the Bible, ministering to a lost and hurting world, and speaking truth to power.
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