I am a movie buff and it’s a good thing I married another movie buff. We love classic movies along with a big bowl of popcorn! One of our favorite movies Is Ben Hur! I’ve seen it many times and each time and each time I am so impressed. For its time, it was a cinematic marvel! This gorgeous classic was remade several years ago! And it does not disappoint!…
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES
FIGHTING AGAINST THE SCHMUTZ OF LIFE
I love aprons! I wear one almost every day! It is my shield against all the splatter and schmutz of life! And there is a lot of schmutz out there! Today let’s talk about another shield we all need to put on everyday too!…
A WARRIOR DOES NOT WEAR PURPLE HIGH HEELS!
I remember the very first time I wore real high heels. Not those pink sparkly plastic kid ones, but honest to goodness real purple satin, pointy-toed, 3 inch heals. I was eight years old and wore them trick-or-treating. Even though my feet swam in them and the back of the shoes made a big slapping noise against my feet and I would walk out of them occasionally throughout the night I felt so grown up!…
HOW TO PRAY WHEN YOU ARE ALL OUT OF WORDS
Have you ever had a time in your life that you had no words to pray? In a tough time or a time of great grief or tragedy? Maybe in a scary or uncertain time? In those hard times does it feel like the words inside you have dried up. Let’s talk about how to pray when we are all out of words….
DO YOU KNOW WHAT DOXOLOGY MEANS?
I am all about knowing what words really mean. Especially when it comes to words Christians use often. Words like glory, amen, hallelujah, faith, sanctification, justification, supplication, propitiation, and so on! Today let’s talk about a wonderful word full and rich with meaning, DOXOLOGY. …
THE MEANING OF PALM SUNDAY
Today is Palm Sunday. It’s the time when we celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Many churches hand out palm branches. But what exactly is Palm Sunday? It’s meaning is rich and deep and so exquisite! Let’s talk about… WHAT IS PALM SUNDAY……
THE ARMOR OF GOD- DRESSING FOR BATTLE
Most days I dress in what I call my “uniform” Jeans, a long sleeve t-shirt, and sneakers. The most important part of my uniform I put on last. My trusty bib apron. It serves many a purpose! A catch-all, a splatter guard, a makeshift basket and more! My uniform is perfect and practical for my workday at home!…
REMEMBER YOUR BATTLE CRY
What does a battle cry have to do with putting on the armor of God? And what is our battle cry against evil? Our battle cry is essential for fighting the ever-present enemy of our souls and living victoriously! Today is part 2 in the series The Armor Of God. Let’s talk about our all-important battle cry!…
THE ARMOR OF GOD
If you would meet me you might say that I am a girly girl. I love red lipstick and bangly jewelry. I am crazy about handbags and cute nail polish. I get up every morning and set my hair and put my makeup on even if I am spending all day inside! I love my girlfriends and going to fun places with them. I like pink and flowers and being courted by my husband. Yes, I am a girly girl… but I am also a don’t-mess-with-me-tough-as-nails-warrior!…
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE VERSE?
I became a Christian at age 33. Before that, I had read scripture passages but never read the Bible or studied it. When I came to know the Lord, I could not get enough of God’s word. The Bible and its words and meaning opened up to me! I was so thirsty! 33 years is a long time to go without Living Water! …
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON WORD KNOWN TO MANKIND?
Can you guess the most common word known to all mankind? A word that is the same in almost every language. A word that crosses nations, race, culture, language, and religion? You might be surprised……
INCLUDING GOD IN THE NEW YEAR
Are you making New Year’s resolutions this year? I’m a little cynical about them, to tell the truth. Every year my list seems to be the same: lose weight, exercise more, eat better, be more organized…. yadda, yadda, yadda! Enough New Years have come and gone just like the resolutions I make to know that I’ll probably forget about all my good intentions by February. I’m thinking that maybe I’m not really resolving to do the best thing!…
PEACE ON EARTH AT CHRISTMAS
Before I spent time in Israel I imagined Shepherd’s Field, the place where angels announced the birth of Jesus to lowly shepherds, like a big open grassy plain. A place of great beauty and open spaces like on a Christmas card. The picture below is of Shepherd’s Field today. It’s not at all what I imagined but then, most of what is true in the bible is not what most of us imagine……
THANKFUL HANDS
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about thanks! I think we are happier when we practice being thankful! We are nicer, more aware of others and being thankful makes us feel good too! Thankfulness is like a reset button for a bad day, bad attitude, bad what-ails-you! Let’s talk about the real meaning of Thanksgiving!…
SPIRITUAL BREAKFAST
What did you have for breakfast this morning? I had OATMEAL! Not the instant kind, but the real deal, The stand-over-the-stove-and-stir cooked oatmeal. I added milk and a little brown sugar and almonds and dried fruit. YUMMY!…
HOW WE CAME TO LIVE AT TANGLEWOOD
How we came to live at Tanglewood is a very interesting story. Until Memorial Day of this year we never even had a whisper of a thought about moving! I thought I’d live at StoneGable until my time on this earth was done. But God had other plans!…
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!
This morning I really did not want to write a post! I was tired and it was dark and my bed just felt so wonderful and cozy. After a little debate in my head, I dragged myself out of bed and came down to my quiet study and here I sit asking God to fill me with His Holy Spirit so He would be glorified on this page and on my blog….
WHO ARE YOUR PEOPLE?
All families have stories to tell! Some stories tell about heroic deeds. Some tales are funny, or epic or sad or embarrassing or even tragic. Family stories are threads that keep us tethered together and part of the group! These stories help us to belong. These are our people….
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL ANXIOUS
I’m not usually an anxious person. So feeling anxious is a VERY uncomfortable feeling for me! But lately, I’m been feeling anxious! So what should we do when these feelings flood our lives?…
YOUR BEST WEAPON
What do you do when you feel hopeless? Not just having a bad day but when you don’t want to get out of bed or spend your day wishing you could go back to bed and start over?…
HOW TO HANDLE TROUBLE, PART II
In this life, we are guaranteed to have trouble and trials. It’s a part of life, but God uses our trials to do mighty things in us! This week we are still talking about what to do when trials come knocking at our door. One thing is for certain… they will!!! Here’s how to handle those trouble God’s way……
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE TROUBLE IN YOUR LIFE
I am NOT a drama queen! NO, NOT ME! I try to avoid stress and stain in life. However, sometimes it finds me. We have all had trouble of one sort or another in our lives. God calls them trials. The bible is VERY clear about how to handle trials and get through them. Today let’s talk about getting through tough times God’s way!…
WHAT IS MERCY?
Lately, my prayer life has been filled by pleas of mercy! I think when I’m feeling particularly vulnerable or unsettled I not only ask for my Father’s grace but His covenant blessing of mercy too! What is God’s mercy? A most important holy concept to understand!…
HOW TO MAKE GODLY DECISIONS
Every day we make hundreds of decisions… probably thousands. Many decisions we make we are not particularly aware of! But, some decisions are weighty. Let’s talk about how to make tough decisions in the light of God’s will….
WHAT IS SAVING FAITH?
Saving faith is a matter of life and death. Eternal life and death. And knowing what it is and how it is available to us and having it is THE most important thing we will ever do! Let’s talk about saving faith….
FATHER’S DAY SCRIPTURE PRINTABLE
This Father’s Day printable will make a wonderful gift for the men in your life! What better way to celebrate his life and influence than to frame this handsome printable and make this a gift for him to treasure! Father’s Day is coming soon so get the printable below……
MOTHER’S DAY PRINTABLES
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! I hope your day is filled with blessings and love! Here is a little Mother’s Day gift from me to you! This pretty printable quotes the hope etched on my heart as I raised my children….
MOCKINGBIRD LESSONS
Almost every morning just before daybreak I am awakened by the sound of a Mockingbird singing his little heart out near my bedroom windows. He sits on the top branches of our weeping cherry tree and shouts out his song. There was a big lesson in his funny little song!…
WHAT’S IN YOUR MORNING COFFEE?
We are big coffee drinkers in my home!!!! Even my children and their spouses love coffee. As little ones, my children were allowed an occasional sip coffee with tons of milk, but never a whole cup. Who knew that a simple cup of coffee would teach them such a big spiritual lesson!…
SPEAKING LIKE THE FATHER
Did you know wet leaves are like ice? They are! Be certain of that. And be certain that every word in the Bible will not be void or empty! What do wet leaves and God’s word have in common? Great question, let’s talk……
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