We plan. We wait through work. We arrive. We wait and work, and work and wait. Then comes the reward. But while we work and wait, there…… Read more “Ready Set Goal”
Category: *Reflections from Denise
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Children Love Jesus
What is it about the innocence of children that draw us to them? Years ago there was a show where host Art Linkletter interviewed children about any…… Read more “Children Love Jesus”
You’ve Got Mail
Each morning I exercise. When the body gets moving, so does the mind. Whatever the case, God knows. With each thought, I am writing letters, post-its or…… Read more “You’ve Got Mail”
Good God Gives Grace and never Gives Up!
Human nature is a gift. After all, it’s what all people are made of, flesh, soul and spirit. Being human to me simply means being alive in…… Read more “Good God Gives Grace and never Gives Up!”
Pridebusting
I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.I know where to discover knowledge and discernment. All who fear the LORD will hate evil.Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,corruption…… Read more “Pridebusting”
Jesus is the Secret
There are so many other things Jesus did. If they were all written down, each of them, one by one, I can’t imagine a world big enough…… Read more “Jesus is the Secret”
Encouragement is Oxygen to the soul
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing -1 Thess. 5:11/NIV What inspired me to write this piece was…… Read more “Encouragement is Oxygen to the soul”
Things Go Better With God
I see God in the results of my goals and prayers when I include Him in the process. I also see him most when talking about God’s…… Read more “Things Go Better With God”
The Conversation Connection
My sister introduced me to Comedians in Cars with Coffee (CCC). They are short comedy sketches where Jerry Seinfeld takes comedians in unique, vintage or unusual cars…… Read more “The Conversation Connection”
Going Under for the Lord
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. -Romans…… Read more “Going Under for the Lord”
Jesus Holds it All Together
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. – Col 1:17 I am thankful for Jesus and the fact he holds it all…… Read more “Jesus Holds it All Together”
Searching God’s Mind Who Searches My Mind
…be transformed by the renewing of your mind… -Romans 12:2 Searching God’s Mind is endless. But I need God to search my mind so that I can…… Read more “Searching God’s Mind Who Searches My Mind”
Any Prayer Gets God Into Life
If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. -John 14:14 I believe in praying for any prayer someone asks. I do my best not…… Read more “Any Prayer Gets God Into Life”
The Gem that Is Your Life
Getting engaged with the token of a beautiful diamond ring is a thrill for a young lady. I recall shopping for my engagement ring with John. Our…… Read more “The Gem that Is Your Life”
Dreams are a gift
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in him it is…… Read more “Dreams are a gift”
Bold Gentleness
Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” – Mark 9:7…… Read more “Bold Gentleness”
Is God Love?
–By Dr. Mark Shipp/Austin Graduate School of Theology The third part is one of the most difficult to grapple with. Thank you Mark for your well thought…… Read more “Is God Love?”
Is the Old Testament relevant?
–By Dr. Mark Shipp/Austin Graduate School of Theology Continuing with Dr. Shipp’s Homebuilder’s class questions. I pray these help and bless you in some way. How relevant…… Read more “Is the Old Testament relevant?”
Is the Old Testament Believeable?
— By Dr. Mark Shipp / Austin Graduate School of Theology I first met Mark when he was at the end of his high school years. I…… Read more “Is the Old Testament Believeable?”
Show no Partiality
My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. –James 2:1 It isn’t always easy to avoid…… Read more “Show no Partiality”
I’m Done Playing with Barbies
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. – Galatians 5:1a My niece was a Barbie connoisseur. She had a collection of Barbies, all shapes,…… Read more “I’m Done Playing with Barbies”
The Family that Sisters Stands Strong
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the…… Read more “The Family that Sisters Stands Strong”
What are the Odds?
I was in my backyard last week with our dog Maggie and spotted a four-leaf clover. My heart leapt never having found one before. Curious, I looked…… Read more “What are the Odds?”
Love Multiplies (Part 3/3)
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have…… Read more “Love Multiplies (Part 3/3)”
Love Multiplies (Part 2/3)
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands.…… Read more “Love Multiplies (Part 2/3)”
Love Multiplies (Part 1/3)
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’…… Read more “Love Multiplies (Part 1/3)”
The One-Minute Friend
Jesus is my friend. He is my friend one minute at a time. He’s always with me, and loves me this I know, for the Bible tells…… Read more “The One-Minute Friend”
New Morning New Mercies
I am drinking in Jim McGuiggan’s The God of the Towel. My father read it years ago and was very moved by it. When he was whittling…… Read more “New Morning New Mercies”
Holy Discontentment
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought…… Read more “Holy Discontentment”
Creativity and God’s Will
Even in his most desperate moment in the Garden, Jesus humbly asked God for a way out. He had spent a lifetime, at least the last three…… Read more “Creativity and God’s Will”
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