It’s just a shoebox filled with dollar store items. It sounded like a nice Christmas tradition to start all those years ago when our teens were just little things. Back then we made two boxes and talked about more. When two more children came along, …
Mentoring Series
The Mess that Blesses ~ Loving Others
Only a few friends see my house when it’s a mess. They’re the same ones that let me in their messy homes. Only a few friends hear when my life feels like a mess; they’re the same ones who’ve shared their messy lives with me. …
In His Presence #20: A Steadfast Mind
My personal In His Presence time for the past few weeks has been focused on “my mind.” I want to have a steadfast mind like it says in Isaiah 26:3: You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in …
Love that Stands
So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well….” [Philippians 1: 9 The Message] Everyone knows that life is not a bowl of cherries—life is often hard and the bowl often becomes a pit …
In His Presence #19: Think on These Things
I hope you are still making time to get In His Presence. If you’ve missed a week, the devil will definitely try to make you feel guilty, but don’t give up! When thoughts like that creep into your mind, remember Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever …
Love
I once was looking for love and I could not find it. It eluded me for many years. That which I believed to be love was only a vanishing mist over the waters of fantasy; the deep waters of fantasy. I dared to dip my …
I Am Convinced ~
Reading God’s Story Schedule today, 2/13/13: Exodus 33-36. Join hosts Page and Cindy on Facebook where we are discussing today’s reading. Everyone is invited to join by going to https://www.facebook.com/groups/316067615171001/ and clicking the ‘Join Group’ button. As of 1/27/13 we have 460+ women reading and …
Fake Love or Real Love?
Love. Seems like everyone is selling it. Seems like every commercial offers it if you just… Just what? If I act right. If I live right. If I look right. If I do what you want. Or what he wants. Love is available if I …
In His Presence #18: Helplessness
How’s your prayer life? That’s a question that usually gets the same answer. “It could be better.” Until we are face to face with the Lord, our communication with Him will always be lacking. But if you are like me, there are times when prayer …
Sisters by Choice
I recently received a mug from a friend that says, “Friends are the sisters I get to choose.” That is such a true statement in my life. I love the blood family God gave to me. We live several states apart now so God has …