"Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people."Philemon 1:7 (New Living Translation)Hey girlfriends!I just wanted to tell y'all why I love being a woman today. I was at my local gym getting ready to try to sculpt my flabbiness when my eyes landed on a small huddle of three women. The woman doing the talking had her back … [Read more...] about The Gift of Empathy
Encouragement
The Strength of Weakness
"Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong."2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT)It was January 31,1997 and I … [Read more...] about The Strength of Weakness
For This
"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen."Philippians 4:19-20 (New Living Translation)A dear friend of mine sent me this quote this week:"For this I have Jesus."What is your "this" my sweet friend? Imagine the worst possible scenario that your fear … [Read more...] about For This
God Knows What He’s About
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’"Isaiah 45:9 (NLT)I heard this in a sermon by Chuck Swindoll recently. It brought me great encouragement. I know it will encourage some of you, … [Read more...] about God Knows What He’s About
Sick-cation
"Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from Him." Psalm 127:3 I had three sick kiddos home with me yesterday and two today. My plans for this week have screeched to a halt to take care of my ill children. My son and my youngest daughter still have fevers today, so school is out for tomorrow also. It's at times like this that I realize that the world is not going to spin off … [Read more...] about Sick-cation
Transparency
"As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17 NKJV I spent my morning with a new friend of mine over a cup of tea and banana bread. As I walked away from the house, my heart felt lighter with the reminder of how refreshing it is to my soul to be transparent with someone who is striving hard to follow after Christ. The longer I live, the more I … [Read more...] about Transparency
