Do the Next Thing
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Why are so many things on our “to do” lists left undone? I have been reading an instructional book about taking a blog and turning the contents into a book. (Blog…
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5 Mentoring Mistakes I’ve Made
They are to teach what is good. Titus 2:3b Thank God that He teaches us through the mistakes we make. I have made my fair share of them in relationships, whether mentoring or with friends. In mentoring, many women come wanting to grow in faith or knowledge of Biblical truth. Others come with more immediate…
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Sayin’ or Prayin’
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I was raised in a family that attended a mainline church. We said “God is Great” grace before supper every night and “Now I lay me down to sleep” prayers every…
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Pass It Down
We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. Psalm 78:4 NKJV “Single minded.” Many times I have heard this accusation. When I have one thing that I am working on or thinking about…
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Feast or Famine
But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 A good friend of mine was married a few years ago and moved south, making many changes, including having to leave a church she loved and people she cherished.…
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Salvation by State
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Ephesians 4:28 (ESV) Watching political debates is not my idea of a good time – so I don’t tune in. But, like everyone else, I…
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