I am…
I am a God-lover and a Christ-truster, a Bible-reader, a promise believer, a spiritual-battle fighter, a hard-times plodder, and a good-blessings seeker. I will trust God’s promises and not give up or quit.
No Matter What, It’s a Good Day When…
No Matter What, It’s a Good Day When – (Finding God’s Goodness in Difficult Days) is a gift book of encouragement that we have in the works. I’m the author and Patricia Hunter is the photographer. This book was written because life’s crises can hit hard and fast, stay for a long time, and wear down your resolve and faith. Crises can come in many forms – cancer, heart attack or cystic fibrosis. Or you lose your job and then your house; or someone tries to ruin your reputation and everything you’ve worked for. You want to hang on to …
It’s a Good Day When…
Patricia, (my good friend), and I are still working on our “No Matter What, It’s a Good Day When“ book. This morning I wrote- It’s a Good Day When… It’s a good day when we see and acknowledge God’s goodness and power. It’s a good day when we love God more. It’s a good day when we acknowledge His goodness–especially in the midst of suffering, evil, and the darkness of this life. It’s a good day when we know God’s-life – even when death tries to stare us down. It’s a good day when we know His promises and …
Working Away
Hey friends! Tomorrow morning I leave for Blue Ridge Christian Writer’s Conference with my friend, Patricia! We are pitching our “No Matter What, It’s a Good Day When” gift book and some of our other projects. I look forward to sharing with you a lot of good news, about all of it, when I get back. May God bless your endeavors for Him this week.
Make Sure You Give Them Hope
There is a lot of fear in the world today, as is appropriate. America, (and other countries), are in difficult times. There are lots of opinions about both what the answer is and what the problem is. All of the politicians and news pundits have their opinions about what needs to be done. The average Joe and Jane have their opinions and belief systems about our hard times. Some of these people even have TV shows talking about how they are “preparing for doomsday.” Christians too, have answers. Many Christians are speaking up about God’s continued judgement in difficult times …
Am I Still So Slow? A Pitiful Fallen Nature and His Resurrection Life
Am I really so slow to understand the truth about my fallen nature? I’m getting ready to change publishers and titles for Building Faith with Bible Pathway. I’ve been re-reading much of the material. The words about our “fallen nature” hit me. This is the nature we receive when we come into this world. This phrase is in my mind for several days. Most of the time I think I have this vague assumption that – I’m fine – I just need to try harder, then surely, I can overcome my problematic ways. Just try a little harder and pray …
Life is… by Mother Teresa
Pastor Betzer (1st Assembly of God, Fort Myers) recently shared this gem of a poem from Mother Teresa. Life is… Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is costly, care for it. Life is wealth, keep it. Life is love, enjoy it. Life is mystery, know it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life …
How Good Are You at Receiving?
Sure. We like to think of ourselves as wonderful, generous givers! But the question is – how good are we at receiving? Giving is only half of the story. Are we able to receive gifts and help from others? Do we receive with enjoyment and thanks? Do we receive graciously? I have a loved one who through the years has given much to me and been a great help. She has babysat our boys, brought meals, and cleaned my kitchen. She would not just feed and love our dog while we were on vacation, she would nap at our house …