Tag Archives: Wisdom

GIVE UP THE CHECK LIST!

The Good News! How many of you, like me, seem to operate on daily check lists? If we don’t, we feel we will not get anything accomplished. Our work demands checklists and back up checklists it seems. We are asked … Continue reading

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HEART BROKEN? GO MAKE SUPPER!

The Good News Often I anxiously pray, knowing God will answer this prayer in exponential ways, “God, break my heart of those things that break Yours.” This meditative exercise in deep prayer immediately takes the focus from us and places … Continue reading

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NEVER WITHOUT A STORY!

The Good News Are you the person who breaks into song…whatever the situation…you recall a song first? I am that person. Usually the song is ironic and humorous for the circumstance. It’s just how I was built. Apparently, I have … Continue reading

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OF THE DEVIL? Seriously?

The Good News! I can’t help but recall a true story from my ministry days with a former organization. I was the director, the one who had to pull off an event for around a thousand people from all kinds … Continue reading

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THE END OF OUR DEBT

The Story of Jesus There are times in life when everyone faces a time of mocking or at the very least, a time when comments made about you and how you do things are negative. How does that feel? It … Continue reading

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LAY HOLD OF GOD!

The Story of Jesus Yesterday Jesus was so fed up with the religiosity of the day, that he showed his disgust by turning over tables in order to make room for the blind and crippled by life to come into … Continue reading

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A PASSIONATE TOUCH

The Story of Jesus There are times in our lives that there is so much going on, so much to do in a short amount of time, that our minds, spirits, bodies, and hearts are taxed and sometimes overwhelmed by … Continue reading

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THE CUP

The Story of Jesus I was asked this question many times by young adults while serving as director of youth and family ministries for a denomination years ago, “How did you get this job? What do I have to do … Continue reading

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JESUS SPEAKS TRUTH…ABOUT DIVORCE

The Story of Jesus I remember my pastor husband coming home for a premarital counseling session to say, “I don’t think they are going to make it with the attitude they have about marriage.” He related that the couple agreed … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE RANK?

The Story of Jesus In this “dog eat dog” world of grasping for higher position and ranking at work, sometimes church and even volunteer clubs and agencies, what Jesus is about to teach us this morning is counter-culture, simple, and … Continue reading

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