Christmas is fast approaching and if we blink our eyes we will find ourselves enjoying Christmas Day. But all our plans to include Jesus in Christmas will have been thrown out with the wrappings. The way to have success is to plan ahead. My family always razzed at me because I was planning the next … Continue reading The Joy Of Including Jesus In Christmas
How 15 minutes a day will help you stay in love
I have never been a fan of scary movies or stuff about the afterlife. I was hesitant to watch this movie but I did. Here's a few thoughts
Two Book Reviews for your journey with grief
In 2008, I had two friends suddenly lose their husbands within a few months of one another. Since we were only in our 40s at the time, this was a real shock and it got me thinking about the reality of life and death. How one moment in time can forever change your life. Both … Continue reading Four Ways to Support Grieving Friends
Is your faith growing cold? Do you feel that you are losing ground in spiritual things? Or are you On Fire for God? Is your love for God burning to share it with others? Let's talk today about how to fan the flames of your faith. The Holy Spirit is the Fire in us When … Continue reading How to Fan the Flames of Your Faith
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Lysa Terkhurst's book, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way reminds me that our trials are not just troubles along the way. God intends for us to learn and grow from those tough times. Looking Back I thought about the recent struggles our family has been going through the past 5 years. I would rather … Continue reading Looking Back Can Direct You Forward
It's Friday. Time to join the crew at Five Minute Friday and write on a prompt. Prompt: Weak Weakness image provided by Kate Motaung at Five Minute Friday This post was originally published in 2018 on Leaving a Legacy, [GGMANDY dot COM and linked up on the Five-minute Friday Link-up. Each time he said, “My … Continue reading I Boast In My Weakness ~ In Christ I Am Strong
In honor of my own marriage that we have committed to last forever, I share some notes I have found along the way. They have worked well for these thirty years. I expect them to continue keeping us #Lovestruck