It’s amazing to read about the way Jesus treated people, especially the “castaways”. These are the people who are often forgotten, ignored, or rejected. The homeless, poor, sick, orphans…I could go on and on. There are castaways all around us. Most of us shun the castaways. We walk past the homeless man lying on the bus stop. We forget to visit those who are sick. We ignore the needs of the poor. We don’t consider orphans or widows who need help or just someone that they can call ... Continue Reading...
#nofilter: Being Honest With God
In a recent post (The Courage To Be Open) we talked about being open with others. If you haven't read the post yet, take a look. In this post we'll talk about being open with God. For those of us who believe in God, we know that there's no better place to run, because God is everything! God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need Him. - Psalm 46:1 MSG Let's face it, we all need to hide sometimes. Whenever we need to talk, God is there. He never leaves us for one moment. How ... Continue Reading...
Jael’s Inspirational Bravery + Journal Prompt
Do you feel brave, or wish you could be more brave? I know I do. Bravery is the inner confidence and boldness that helps us to face our difficulties. It's something that we admire, but don't even realize we have at times. There's one woman whose bravery inspires me. Her name was Jael. You may have never heard of her, so I'll tell you a little bit about her story. If you'd like to read it for yourself, it's in the Bible in the book of Judges, chapter 4. During Jael's time, the ... Continue Reading...
Control Freak
Priceless Conversations
I remember as a little girl sitting at the kitchen table with my Mother and Grandmother, snapping freshly picked green beans from the garden, drinking sweet tea, and enjoying our time together. One of the things I most enjoyed was listening to their stories. They would talk about life, learning, and share lessons with me that I didn’t even know I needed. Whenever I cooked with them, I got more than a hearty flavorful meal and a satisfied sweet tooth. I got life lessons, answers, and ... Continue Reading...
