Monthly Archives: April 2018

“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’” John 11:40 (NIV)   This past winter a lot of the country went through a significant period of deep, bone-chilling temperatures.  At the time of this writing, I honestly have forgotten how many weeks it’s beenContinue reading “It Will Get Better”

Available Now for Preorder for only 99 Cents: Spoken from the Heart: Choosing a Faith-Filled Adventure   On Amazon: eBook: https://amzn.to/2vPKHD8 If you sign up to join the Spoken from the Heart READERS CLUB Email me at (clSwalwell99@gmail.com) that you’ve signed up and I will send you the first book in the Adventure Series FREEContinue reading “PreOrder the Latest Copy of the Adventure Series TODAY …”

Available Now for Preorder for only 99 Cents: Spoken from the Heart: Choosing a Faith-Filled Adventure   On Amazon: eBook: https://amzn.to/2vPKHD8 If you sign up to join the Spoken from the Heart READERS CLUB Email me at (clSwalwell99@gmail.com) that you’ve signed up and I will send you the first book in the Adventure Series FREEContinue reading “PreOrder Your Copy Today for Only 99 CENTS …”

“O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God.” Psalm 83:1 (NIV)   Have you ever asked God a question about your life, an important decision you have to make or for guidance and wisdom … and all you hear is silence? I’ve experienced that multipleContinue reading “God’s Silence”

“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;” Psalm 34:19 (NIV)   I’ve talked here many times about how I used to be afraid … very afraid of many things. I was afraid of the dark, afraid my family would die and leave me an orphan, grew toContinue reading “Hedge of Protection”

“And love God, your God, listening obediently to him, firmly embracing him. Oh yes, he is life itself, a long life settled on the soil that God, your God, promised to give your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Deuteronomy 30:20 (The Message)   Last time we were together I shared how I’m a recovering “controllingContinue reading “Not Ours to Control – Part II”

“I call Heaven and Earth to witness against you today: I place before you Life and Death, Blessing and Curse. Choose life so that you and your children will live.” Deuteronomy 30:19 (The Message)   We have two teenagers in the house and one elementary school child.  Looking back over this past school year, I’veContinue reading “Not Ours to Control – Part I”

“Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.” Colossians 3:13-14 (The Message)   I’ve been sharing with you lately about the truths GodContinue reading “A Second Chance”

“God put the Man into a deep sleep. As he slept he removed one of his ribs and replaced it with flesh. God then used the rib that he had taken from the Man to make Woman and presented her to the Man.” Genesis 2:21-22 (The Message)   I spoke last time we were togetherContinue reading “We Don’t Talk to Each Other That Way”

“But you, Timothy, man of God: Run for your life from all this. Pursue a righteous life—a life of wonder, faith, love, steadiness, courtesy. Run hard and fast in the faith. Seize the eternal life, the life you were called to, the life you so fervently embraced in the presence of so many witnesses.” IContinue reading “Sum Total Of …”