Monthly Archives: May 2021

“LOVE…I’LL SORT THEM OUT LATER” –JESUS

I was given great advice over the years from several sources of God-loving-and-living men and women.  Some were known for their speaking abilities of God’s word along with wisdom for explaining what His word meant for us.  Some were known … Continue reading

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WHY STORIES?

I confess.  I am a storyteller.  I loved to tell make-believe stories to console, distract or redirect my own children from doing silly things like fighting with each other or getting into situations that would hurt them.  I especially used … Continue reading

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REAL FAMILY

Every single one of us is on a unique journey on earth.  In challenging times along with life and death moments, we learn very quickly who will stay by us through thick and thin.  These people literally run to us … Continue reading

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REFUSING TO BELIEVE—THERE’S YOUR SIGN!

In the old days, we looked at a huge paper map to go to a place we had never been. Once the map was unfolded, it was almost impossible to fold it back the way it was.  Remember? We used … Continue reading

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HEARTLESS, IDLE WORDS

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.”  This childish taunt we used to say while playing with others in our childhood games is a huge lie.  Words do hurt, maim and destroy a person’s … Continue reading

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ARROGANCE IS NOT WHO HE IS

I know what arrogance is and I know I don’t like it when I allow arrogance in my speech or body language. I work hard in my life to rid myself of all arrogance in my talk and walk.  I … Continue reading

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HERE COMES THE JUDGE!

Long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away was a television show called Laugh In.  Most southern-never-miss-a-Sunday church goers did not watch (or said they didn’t watch) this funny, ridiculous show.  My parents allowed it because they thought it … Continue reading

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WHEN OPPOSITES DO NOT ATTRACT

Randy and I are as opposite as night and day in the way we approach and accomplish a task.  We knew we were opposites before we were married.  We grew up together in the same community, went the same church … Continue reading

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RIGHT WISDOM PRODUCES RIGHT RESULTS

Matthew was inspired by God to walk with Christ, the One who the prophets talked about, the One who would be the Redeemer of those in bondage—and then writes about his journey with Jesus.  Matthew’s life testimony is told in … Continue reading

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CALLED WITH POWER—TRAINED WITH AUTHORITY

Jesus calls all who believe to follow Him in His Kingdom work of helping others know about His gift of salvation.  We are told not to keep it to ourselves but to share what God has done in and through … Continue reading

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