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My Morning Reflections
Words fill the air. Words of commerce, enticing us with material goods. Words of crisis, dangerous conditions from weather to politics. Words of bullies, demeaning and degrading. These words can cause stress, anxiety, depression and physical illness –a medically proven fact. There are words of encouragement from trusted relationships. Words of cherished promises and sweet … Read More about My Morning Reflections
My Morning Reflections
To see God’s direction, to recognize His open doors, we must have an attitude open to the Spirit (Rev 1:10), be pure of heart in our focus (Matt 5:8), have a priority of knowing Jesus above all else (Phil 3:8), so we can live and move having our being in Him. (Acts 17:28). More awareness of … Read More about My Morning Reflections
My Morning Reflections
Trials can take us down trails of brokenness or lead us to trails of trusting God, as we wait on Him….Who is the sustainer of life, our sun and shield, giver of grace, favor and glory….making us more than conquers. (Psalm 84:10-12, 54:4, 31:24, Romans 8:31-37) Father, Strengthen my walk today, open my eyes … Read More about My Morning Reflections
My Morning Reflections…
Early morning, before the world is stirring, there is a soft quietness, gentle darkness and promise of a new day. That is when I have my alone time with my Father. My mind has extra clarity (especially with a fresh cup of brewed coffee!) and a fresh openness to His presence. I may write, read … Read More about My Morning Reflections…
How to Trust God…5 actions to Find the Freedom of Faith part 2
We are surrounded by a great cloud of people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and the sin that so easily holds us back. Let us look … Read More about How to Trust God…5 actions to Find the Freedom of Faith part 2
Who is a mother?
The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. Genesis 3:20 I began mother’s day … Read More about Who is a mother?
Easter, just a Day or a Way of Life?
Spring is slow to begin in the panhandle of Texas. Our early springs consist of a lot of wind, wild variation of temperature, slow to bloom, scant flowers, promising that the new life of late spring and summer IS COMING. Easter could be in the 30’s or the 80’s with snow or blowing dirt. … Read More about Easter, just a Day or a Way of Life?
A Confident Heart Turns to Truth – Part 2
Sitting by a fire is a comfort. As one side of the body warms it feels good to turn, warming the side that was turned away from the fire. The light of the fire ignites energy to a chilled body. By turning you can experience the reviving warmth completely. When we get weary with worry … Read More about A Confident Heart Turns to Truth – Part 2
A Confident Heart has the Vulnerability of Faith rather than the Doubt of Fear
A new year and a new bible study…. I am teaching the first bible study of the year for a group of women using Renee Swope’s book, A Confident Heart, as a springboard for discussion. The beginning of the year is a good time to regroup and evaluate the state of the heart. A heart plagued with artery clotting … Read More about A Confident Heart has the Vulnerability of Faith rather than the Doubt of Fear
Focus for the New Year: Looking Forward, Reaching for What is Ahead.
The new year morning started quiet with the stillness of a bitter crisp cold. The sky is a white grey covering over the white frosty colorless ground. The only movement is the constant flutter of birds at the feeder and the consistent flow of the pond water fall. Both seem to mock the power of … Read More about Focus for the New Year: Looking Forward, Reaching for What is Ahead.
Beauty Recovered, Releasing Fear
God created us by love and created us to love. Life teaches us to fear and to be defined by fear. How did we lose our intended perspective of being a loved creation of God? The lies of fear are laid down in our brains from early childhood. Our immature brains are egocentric and the every actions of others and life … Read More about Beauty Recovered, Releasing Fear
Born to be a Beauty
Get Your Girl Glow On…That feeling on the inside that shows on the outside, You cannot borrow it, Fake it, Hide it, Loose it, Lend it, Or teach it a thing or two, Forget it, or for go it, It won’t be ignored, and definitely cannot take it for granted….. When you got it on the … Read More about Born to be a Beauty