The greatest paradox: our sins are washed white as snow—washed in the blood of the lamb. I don’t get it; I’ll never get it this side of heaven, but I know it’s true. And I’m so grateful! Leaping with the Joy of the Lord. “Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts … More The Joy of the Lord: A Paradox
Part review, part discourse on the topic at hand, here’s what I thought of Anna Quindlen’s bestseller. Ordinarily, I’m not a fan of nonfiction, but Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake is worth a read. Quindlen writes with candor about the experience of growing up and growing old(er) as a Baby Boomer woman. A confused generation of … More To Baby Boomer Women
Here’s an experiment. I’d like to give you these encouraging Scripture cards that I made. If this works, I’ll make a bunch of them available to download on my website. I think you can click and drag the image or hold your finger on the image and save it. Use them as you wish. Let me … More Encouragement Cards
“You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” from The Help by Kathryn Stockett Mae Mobley’s mother doesn’t do a good job of making her feel good about herself, so Abileen, the help, does what she can to fill the ache in the little girl’s heart. Abileen truly helps, but there’s nothing quite the same as … More The Importance of Being Important
Life is hard. That’s why Heather Hart, founder of the #CandidlyChristian movement, compiled the anthology Candid Conversations in which twenty-five women share stories of their struggles. God doesn’t intend for us to struggle alone. The Bible calls us to encourage one another as Paul did in his letters to the Corinthians. We’re to encourage, edify, exhort, … More “Candid Conversations” Release Day August 13th
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