How do you choose? Do you see my fingers frozen over the keypad? That’s because when faced with so many directions to choose from, I have difficulty making up my mind. For instance, I went to the RealmMakers Conference & Expo this weekend. The schedule was packed with so many options. Choosing one direction was …
In my next book I have a large cast of characters. I have been struggling to come up with how all the pieces fit together and what the exciting climax will be. But yesterday I found a missing piece that will bring my story together. This scripture: The human body has many parts, but the …
Myrtle Bloom I’m paying this message forward. Sunday’s sermon was given by a member of our congregation who was inspired by a visit to his daughter’s church. This was just what I needed. Last week I published my book. You can find it here: The Journey Gardener and the Compass Thief. My mind has been …
Last week I mentioned the Bible plan my support group was reading, about how to change your life by changing your thoughts. It was full of good insights, but good and easy are not equal partners. Today I was mulling over the second concept—I might have to read this plan again—the author talked about the …
On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. Know this: God is God, and God, God. He made us; we didn’t make him. We’re his people, his well-tended sheep. Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. For God is …
I was so excited to write this blog, but then I came down with the flu. I’m going to try to write this as best I can with a headache. My main scripture is Jesus talking about the greatest commandment. Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God …
Make Room is the second song on my playlist for 2025. I shared the first song, Made for More in my post about my word for 2025 - MORE. The thread that connects these two songs is a desire for God to be more present in my life. The lyrics, “I will make room for …
This picture is the complete opposite of me. She is fierce and strong. While I am squishy and full of fear of failure. Yet, look at what this scripture details: What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare …
How do I write encouragement when I am in the midst of battle? By writing my honest thoughts. At first, I had nothing I could think to write, and then I had titles come to mind like Stumbling Blocks, What Do I Do When I’m Not Enough, or The Devil Doesn’t Scream. Any one of …
This question has been on my mind for a few days. It has shown up in my Bible plan and in the Sunday sermon. It is something we can do without conscious effort or with intent. The Bible gives us both good and bad examples of hiding, so, let’s jump in. Example 1) We can …