Merry Christmas!

May this Christmas find you and yours immersed in the love of God and one another. Every blessing from Tennessee. Peg Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall Continue reading Merry Christmas!

Father’s plan for service

My heavenly Father continues to confirm greater depth in our relationship, His purpose for my life in this season includes a plan for service. I walk again in the calling He instructed me to start in the first two years Continue reading Father’s plan for service

Encouragement from friends

The encouragement of friends helps me navigate challenging times. My church is in a season of prayer and fasting for our body and ourselves. Deciding on my most pressing concerns was challenging, and two of my dear friends helped greatly. Continue reading Encouragement from friends

Remnants of the past swept away

A new devotional I purchased has illuminated issues that God wants to make in my relationship with Him as Father. Mark Medley’s “Trinity Trilogy” revealed some of the remnants of problem perspectives in my view of God the Father. (See Continue reading Remnants of the past swept away

A friend testifies about God’s blessings

My friend, Judith Emmons, honors us by sharing her testimony of God’s blessing of salvation and a fulfilling life because of Jesus and His sacrifice: Part One: The Catholic Years I was born on a Catholic Holy Day, in Saint Continue reading A friend testifies about God’s blessings

I AM, your Father

Each year, I ask God for a word or phrase for spiritual focus. This year, it is “I AM, your Father.” I believe God wants to deepen my relationship with Him as my Father. My memories of fathers are mixed. Continue reading I AM, your Father

Christmas Peace 2024

Peace always descends with Christmas because Jesus brought it with Him and left it for those who believe. Contentment and peace are interrelated – choosing contentment brings peace. My new home is a place of contentment for me. I choose Continue reading Christmas Peace 2024

New Church Home

Our faithful God led me to a new church home. A visiting friend asked a ministry partnership, and the referral has led me to a wonderful representation of the Body of Christ here in Knoxville. Trinity Community Church (www.tccknox.com) actively Continue reading New Church Home

Releasing an independent spirit

God has been speaking to my spirit and soul about a lifelong problem: An inappropriate spirit of independence. My natural personality made its appearance in my life inevitable. The first time I took a personality test, it showed I was Continue reading Releasing an independent spirit

Valley of Trouble or Hope?

Hosea 2:14-15 “So I am going to attract her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and I will make the Valley of Trouble a door of Continue reading Valley of Trouble or Hope?