Cheri Strange connected with me recently online and asked me to consider endorsing her new book, Can You See Me, Now? Good news for the lonely, left out, and less than. I read it from cover to cover, and I loved it. I could totally relate to the reality of feeling overlooked and invisible, and… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: 1 Corinthians
Be on Guard When Life Takes a Detour
What does it mean to be on guard when life takes a detour? Eight months after receiving “guard” as my focus word for 2022, I’m beginning to appreciate its relevance to my life in ways I hadn’t imagined. “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong,” says (NLT). In times past,… [ read more ]
God Still Speaks to Us Today
Several days ago, I was immersed in writing materials for a weekly Zoom Bible study I teach when I heard a little whisper. “Do your laundry now,” it said. “What? But I’m in the middle of doing work that has to be finished today,” I said. The whisper persisted. “Do your laundry… [ read more ]
Never Lose Heart
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. (NLT) Your daily routine might feel boring or monotonous compared to others whose lives seem exciting and glamorous. Perhaps you feel stuck and wonder if… [ read more ]
Why Our Thoughts Matter
I’m hunkered down at home working on a Bible study that’s due March 1. It identifies the lies we believe about topics to which we can all relate, and then it delves into the truth about these things. The topics include obedience, forgiveness, prayer, who God is, what He thinks about us, and more. … [ read more ]
How I’m Gaining Victory Over My Weight Issues
– “Teach me, O LORD, to follow every one of your principles. Give me understanding and I will obey your law; I will put it into practice with all my heart.” Years ago I attended a workshop about learning styles. The teacher talked about how they affect the way people respond to rules…. [ read more ]
Keep Me From Lying To Myself
So I’m in Hamilton, Ontario this morning and staying with a new friend—Maureen—a woman I met yesterday. She has a backyard sanctuary where squirrels and chipmunks come to feast on the seeds she supplies. This is where I sit, sipping coffee at a glass patio table, reading the Word, and enjoying the breeze. Bliss…. [ read more ]
Encouragement to Those Wondering if Their Work Matters
Do you sometimes feel like you’re pouring time, love, energy, or even money into someone or something as an act of obedience to the Lord and seeing very little payback? Do you sometimes wonder if your effort and investment is worth it? Read this encouragement from God’s Word and lay those doubts to rest,… [ read more ]
What do Recycled Furniture and Faith Have in Common?
Moving into a larger house last month has meant finding furnishings to help fill it. Buying new stuff costs more money than I have or care to spend so I’ve visited thrift stores and garage sales. This weekend I found a solid oak TV stand—a custom-built corner unit with a swivel on the… [ read more ]
How Do You Stay Healthy?
Yesterday I felt as though I’d been hit by a semi-truck. Is jetlag lingering longer than usual, I wondered? Nah, it couldn’t be. I’m sleeping well at night now, so there’s no obvious reason for feeling so wrung out. What’s going on? I continued my mental scour, searching for a reason to explain my lethargy…. [ read more ]
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