Monthly Archives: September 2015

“…if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)   During this past month, while suffering from my allergiesContinue reading “My Allergies Affect My Whole Family”

“The goal of prayer is not to change God’s mind about what you want. The goal of prayer is to change your own heart, to want what He wants to the glory of God.” (Taken from War Room: Prayer is a Powerful Weapon by Chris Fabry. Copyright © 2015 by Tyndale. Used by permission ofContinue reading “I’m Allergic to Sin”

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)   Every day I sit at the computer, I’m reminded of how blessed I am.  God has allowed me to helpContinue reading “Words”

“Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ. Don’t just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ’s servants doing what God wants you to do. And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that noContinue reading “Another Added Blessing”

“…Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am…” Philippians 4:13-14 (The Message)   In addition to teaching me to look past myself and see what I could do to help others (or bless others) through Him, God taught me two more valuableContinue reading “God’s Blessings Perfect and Imperfect – Part V”

“This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. He gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way, so that you can be generous in every way, producing with usContinue reading “God’s Blessings Perfect and Imperfect – Part IV”

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 (NIV)   Last time we were together I’d just gotten off my (very) delayed flight and my aunt, being the sweet woman she is, chose to stay with me instead of getting on the original plane. Together we got in aContinue reading “God’s Blessings Perfect and Imperfect – Part III”

“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:13 (NIV)   I talked last time about the wonderful family vacation we were able to share this past summer withContinue reading “God’s Blessings Perfect and Imperfect – Part II”