A surprise identity

I was surprised to learn I thought I was an orphan. I’m watching Jimmy Evans’ series at Gateway Church on giving and your best life. He shared that early in his walk with Jesus, he realized that he had an Continue reading A surprise identity

Covenants fulfilled

Today I rejoice in fulfilled covenants, especially in marriages. A wonderful man of God went to be with Jesus this weekend, and his 20-year marriage with the sweet woman he loved ended. But it didn’t just end – their covenant Continue reading Covenants fulfilled

Greater freedom

God is faithful to free me from the past yet again. He used a resource I had purchased almost three years ago to expose my need for healing and deliverance. I had read Robert Morris’ book “Truly Free” not long after Continue reading Greater freedom

It’s about time

Joyce Meyer shared in a teaching broadcast that her son once asked “What are we calling Dying to Self this time?” I face another choice in this never-ending quest this week. And it’s about time. I share regularly with friends, Continue reading It’s about time

Praying even more specifically

I am grateful God continues to teach me new strategies for prayer. I learned long ago about daily prayer. My mentor and spiritual mother taught a group of us about praying daily. She led a group of women in praying Continue reading Praying even more specifically

Focusing on the best

The season of sappy holiday movies is over and done with. For me it is over and done with for good. My internet-based TV provider had one of the lifestyle networks as a free offering in December. In times I Continue reading Focusing on the best

An even happier New Year!

This New Year is different. I know in my spirit and soul that 2019 will mean fulfillment of dreams as no year has done for me for a very long time. A season of serious pruning is nearly complete: The Continue reading An even happier New Year!

The Word Made Flesh

John 1:1 In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and [b]the Word was God Himself.  (AMP) Copyright      © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. All rights reserved. Each Continue reading The Word Made Flesh

Decorating with joy

This week I decorated my home for Christmas as much as I do these days. I have a friend who inherited her family home and her family decorations. She is the recipient of new additions regularly and decorates her entire Continue reading Decorating with joy

Holiday choices

The autumn and winter holidays are full of choices for me again this year. My memories of the loss of family members began a long time ago. My great-grandfather died when I was in my late teens. His is the Continue reading Holiday choices