Intertwined lives

God is faithful to remind me that we are intertwined with one another on this earth. I noticed on Facebook this morning that two of my friends know each other, a fact I had not realized before. I also became Continue reading Intertwined lives

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

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

Seasonal revelation

My pastor, Joel Osteen, hit the nail on the head this weekend. John 15 explains what happens to believers as they journey on a fruitful path – God prunes them and their lives for greater fruit production – and it Continue reading Seasonal revelation

Giving thanks for healing

Healing is the focus of my thanks this holiday weekend. The rest God grants me yields blessing of health in many areas of my life this year, both in body and soul. The chronic disease is healing. My need for Continue reading Giving thanks for healing

Faith before fruit

Paul said that believers would be perfected until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). That process of being perfected continues until we breathe out last breath or we are transformed at His return. But the process requires our cooperation Continue reading Faith before fruit

The path grows brighter still

The path before me grows brighter. I am so excited that God is leading. I grow more and more certain that His promise to keep me on His path for the next stage in my life is being fulfilled. I Continue reading The path grows brighter still