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As I searched the scripture for inspiration for the day, my mind was drawn to this past[…]
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I know I may sound like a broken record, but how can we not see the writing[…]
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It all started with one verse this morning that I seen on a social media post of[…]
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For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the[…]
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Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. Romans 14:5b What a word from Apostle[…]
Good morning New Mexico! My heart is full this morning as I prepare to head your way[…]
From a child I’ve felt like an odd duck. I always had hopes that I would be[…]
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. ~ Proverbs 16:3 The thought[…]
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I’m trying very hard to stay focused on the ministry God has set me at task to[…]
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I[…]
Today is Friday, August 30th, 2019. Winding down and the summer and heading into fall. Much like[…]
Romans 6:18-23 If you had to describe your state of mind, pre-salvation what one word would you[…]
Grace is hard to understand. We want it, we attempt to give it, sometimes tongue and cheek[…]
I totally get the anxiety and frustration that Abraham and Sarah may have been feeling. They’d been[…]
I feel like it could be the title of a new Dr. Suess book. From Genesis to[…]
I’ve spoken of it on many other occasions: the fact that my upbringing causes me not to[…]
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On my radar of hopes, prayers and desires for the past five or six years has been[…]
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There is nothing routine about God! We like things neat, tidy and wrapped with a bow… but[…]
For the greater portion of my ministry, which I feel officially began in 2010 when I really[…]
They used to say “There are no atheists in fox holes.” I don’t think that’s true anymore;[…]
Okay… so I feel like I should apologize for whining yesterday. It’s not that it’s not in[…]
Common Temptations There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God[…]
I like to think myself as humble, and then I have to ask myself “Are you really?[…]
I declare it was an accident! I had to take two of my grandchildren for their sports[…]
Every day I become more and more conscience of the scriptures playing out right before my eyes.[…]
It seems like an eternity since I woke up this morning, and yet it’s 9:00 a.m. and[…]
Many of the conversations I’ve had, both inside my head, and with other people, have recently been[…]
23 For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers,[…]
While there are numerous verses in the Bible for which folks can cling to and call their[…]
I can tell by the look in their eyes when they’ve tuned me out and they’re wishing[…]
This has been the rainiest of seasons for West Virginia. According to the national weather service it[…]
Honey has been a staple in my breakfast this week at the complimentary Holiday Inn Breakfast. Honey[…]
Beach Combers I’ve watched them with their metal detectors; searching the sand in hopes of unearthing treasure.[…]
Proverbs 20:5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding[…]
Proverbs 19:12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as[…]
The Land of Less It’s so easy to forget that we need to glorify God when things[…]
When I finished this drawing (an idea that I totally stole from a Pinterest post) I didn’t[…]
Just in case you haven’t figured out where I’m at in Bible reading, I’ve been in the[…]
You can color me guilty. I most always have an opinion. But I thank God for the[…]
I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. Thou art my hiding place and my[…]
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich? Job 39:13[…]
It’s true. As I wrote the outline for this blog, I arrogantly thought, “Oooo that’s good, I[…]
A note I scribbled on a scrap piece of paper in my office said “More of an[…]
“The BRANCH” is a Bible Lesson that I composed for the teens at Victory Baptist Church. There[…]
He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him. Job 13:16 It’s[…]
Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. Job[…]
It was one of those words that caught me off guard; sent my mind pondering about what[…]
What To Do With Foolish People Three times in Job 1 it says “While he was yet[…]
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Today is a gloomy Gus kind of day outside my window. Spring rains are in the day[…]
Daniel 12:3 ~ And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and[…]
A few days of Fibromyalgia kicking my tail and I am so appreciative of the sun shining[…]
In this day and age where promises are so easily broken, I can certainly understand the hesitancy[…]
Most every day since the heart attack has been filled with a plethora of emotions. There are[…]
The Power of His Word Those who are saved know there is power in the Word of[…]
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How sweet are Thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth. Psalm 119:103[…]
For many years if you’d have ask me if I was saved I’d have said yes. Largely[…]
A quick drawing and a quick thought this morning as I prepared my heart for church. I[…]
April showers bring May flowers, provided they’re properly cared for by the gardener. And while wild flowers[…]
I feel foolish a lot. There are days that every dream and imagination I’ve had seems like[…]
I’ve recently watched a few Christian friends, and by watching I don’t mean “watching” in the sense[…]
Genesis 3:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall[…]
I try my best to keep life in perspective. My friend Gloria has a saying about vain[…]
Or… why you should never stop coloring So God created man in his own image, in the[…]
When I think of the Bible characters that stepped into the unknown at the instruction of the[…]
Sunday is not my only day of listening to sermons. I listen to a variety of preachers[…]
It was a thought that seemed almost foreign to me this morning as I read John 3:16…[…]
That’s the thought that came out of the teen class lesson yesterday as my co-teacher Doug taught[…]
I truly am a hippy at heart. And by hippy I don’t mean the stereotypical one’s that[…]
Do you ever have those days when it feels like your entire self-worth was wasted effort? I[…]
I’m beyond excited about the direction of my ministry. Thanks to a generous act on my sister[…]
He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me.[…]
It’s a thought that’s been so heavy on my mind and heart lately. I’m not thirsty enough.[…]
Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an[…]
With every stroke of the brush, marker or pen my mind’s eye goes into critical mode. “That[…]
I am pretty sure that I am not alone when it comes to growing weary of the[…]
Oh to have the boldness and fearless testimony of the three Hebrew boys… without the fire of[…]
Sweeter as the days go by! That truly is how it is when you’re serving Christ and[…]
The sun is shining and it’s a balmy 52 degrees today in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It[…]
Some of the Old Testament is often difficult for me to relate to because it’s so different[…]
Anxiety. Not for the good Christian girl and boy, right? Umm, wrong. Multiple people have recently come[…]
Monday morning I had two of the grandbabies and breakfast protocol at Noni’s house is pancakes, and[…]
This is the table that is before the Lord. Ezekiel 41:22b It is one of my greatest[…]
So, I’m back in Ezekiel again today, and I’m enjoying the Lord’s work in me through His[…]
World arrogance. Oh… my… stars. It’s why I don’t watch the news and I avoid negative conversations[…]
Whoever coined the phrase “getting old ain’t for sissies” was so in tune with my life right[…]
Below is the teen lesson I’ll use for tomorrows Sunday School program where I teach 9-12th grades.[…]
A Nation of Dry Bones Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1–14) came to[…]
It’s pouring the snow down in Calhoun County, West Virginia today, and the odds of me making[…]
This may be the strangest blog ever, but… if you read on you’ll be encouraged. So yesterday,[…]
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Solomon said that To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under[…]
I really don’t understand the concept of preachers who preach that a child of God will not[…]
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Luke 1:47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. Three points for me to ponder[…]
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What better way to start off 2019 than thinking about new things on the horizon! I loved[…]
I don’t know who it was that posted on social media last night that they were glad[…]
C.S. Lewis said “He (God) loved us not because we’re lovable, but because He is Love.” Love[…]
Proverbs 17:27-28 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an[…]
Well. Actually from an earthly standard they don’t. But from a spiritual vantage point, they not only[…]
Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy[…]
Although I know it was a word search that lead me to Numbers 21, I don’t remember[…]
For certain Satan doesn’t want you to know God because he’d prefer you stay in his custody.[…]
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Hosea 3:2 So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an homer[…]
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