Thankful this Thursday for:my husband, Derek.Sometimes I am just amazed at how far God has brought Derek and me. For starters, we got married when we were not walking in faith. Just the opposite. We eloped to Las Vegas. That's a story in itself. For another time. (Derek is flying home tonight from famous Las Vegas, where a trade show was held. He Continue Reading
Mind if I Ask You a Question?
What breaks your heart?* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *This is a question I am thinking about. Here's just a glimpse of mine:* Oprah's newest online class and her book endorsements. I stand that there is only one true God--Jesus Christ.* Sex slavery* Poverty* People without hope * Children without homesSpeak Continue Reading
Fight for Thoughts and Beliefs
We must assess our thoughts and beliefs and reckon whether they are moving us closer to conformity to Christ or farther away from it.~ John Ortberg ~ Thoughts and beliefs?Now there's a topic for a book. If I were to roll out my thoughts and beliefs for all to see, my list would be longer than Santa's list of naughty and nice. I would cringe. Why? Continue Reading
Started My Bible Study
Quick update to say please pray for me. I started my eight-week study for post-abortion today. It went great. A get-to-know-you session. I look forward to experiencing even greater healing from the Lord. I'm feeling so whole lately, but I don't want to be naive and think there won't be tests or that it won't be emotionally hard. I ask for your Continue Reading
Nick Vujicic, No Arms, No Legs, No Limits
Here's another video that made me bawl. Every time I see someone rise up above their limitations and live with passion, I am touched. Deeply. God had a plan for this man. He's reaching many with his ministry. Had to share. (Please pause my music player on the lower right column of my blog. Or else you will have two sounds going at once) Continue Reading
Nike is Right – Just Do It
"Just do it." We've all heard it or worn it. The Nike slogan. Well, I did do some writing yesterday on my book proposal. And I must tell you all, God is faithful. I had NO preconceived ideas as I wrote an introduction. Who cares about an introduction anyway? Do people even read them? Not that much, I've heard. As I wrote, ideas flowed like Continue Reading