Here's something for you in the midst of this triple-digit heat and failing economy... When things are weighing on you and you're not sure what step to take next, read these following words (from Joshua 1:9) and fill-in your name in the blank. Let them take up residence in you -- Be strong and courageous, ______. Do [...]
What about those words? How are they workin' for ya? Listen to this children's rhyme we've all heard at some point or another: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Wow, how FAR from the truth this is!! SILVER BOXES My words were harsh & hasty And they came without [...]
You know how something will cross your mind, seemingly outta the blue? And then, it'll stay with you? Well, that's the way it's been with me the last couple of days. Two words have been sticking to my head-trauma mind -- strength and strong. So, let me pass along a few verses: * Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) - [...]
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before (Job 42:10; NIV) Did you notice that? Not until AFTER Job had chosen to humble himself and pray for the very "friends" who had hurt him deeply at a very vulnerable time for [...]
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2; NIV). Just recently, I was updating my Windows Internet Expolrer on my laptop. As it was "doing [...]
If you were asked to describe your life in one word, what would you say? Fill-in this blank: My life is but a ______. I found this poem in the back of my organizer, My Life Is But A Weaving. As I've read books by Corrie ten Boom, I've often read a portion of it. [...]
A friend recently sent me a link to several different articles about Gabby Giffords and how she's doing in her recovery after suffering a ferocious brain injury. In the June 21st article, these words especially stood out to me -- "As life takes unexpected turns we frequently come to a crossroads. I am at this point today," Kelly [...]
Last night as I was reading, a couple of Oswald Chamber's quotes stood out to me and grabbed my attention in a deep way....my mind and heart wanted to soak-in them a little longer. Here's one: It is only through abandonment of yourself and your circumstances that you will recognize Him (God). You will only [...]
Yesterday, I found out that Phil Hook, the Founding Executive Director of KVNE/KGLY, passed away Friday. He had fought a tough battle against Pancreatic Cancer. This afternoon, I signed Phil's guestbook on the funeral home's web site. Here's a thought for you to think about .... what words of strength could you speak to somebody who's helped you along the [...]
1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) -- 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. As we go through this week, here's something to think about - what kind of example are we setting for people? They're [...]
