Category Archives: Words of Encouragement
Who Cares?! Stop It!
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing … Continue reading
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I’ll Keep Cheering You On
Mama watched as her baby wobbled back and forth and took a tentative step forward. And then another step before plopping down on his diapered bottom. Mama cheered and clapped. “Way to go little one! You’re getting there!” She clasped … Continue reading
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How To Live With More Of God
Thoughts and convictions have pinged around my mind since our return from Haiti and back to regular US life. How can I continue to live like this, with stuff, so much stuff while others suffer in the world? Is that … Continue reading
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When Haiti Breaks Your Heart – Part Three
Part One and Part Two of this story. Read them first! The day we left Oregon my sweet friend and neighbor drove us to the airport. As we stood in our home church waiting to load up, she unclasped the … Continue reading
Are You Addicted To Worry?
You could quite easily say I am a worrier. I am always ten steps ahead of what ever is going on in my life, trying to figure it out. Planning and plotting. I have this need to know how things … Continue reading
I Can’t Talk About This Anymore
Have you ever had a situation frustrate you so much that all you seem to do is talk about it? So much so, even you are sick of hearing you talk about it? I have a couple of those issues … Continue reading
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Why You Should Keep Your Marriage Private
The most intimate human relationship we have on earth is with our spouse. My marriage is private. Is yours? Some couples are called into ministry to use their struggles and triumphs to minister to the hearts of other couples. We … Continue reading
When I Grow Up No One Is Going To Push Me Around Again
Promises I made to my child self. No one will ever control my life like this ever again. No one will ever take advantage of me again. No one will ever force me… Those promises and circumstances made me tough. … Continue reading
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Should Valentine’s Day Only Be About You and Your Love?
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. For hubby and I, not a big deal. We don’t really care one way or another. But I have a challenge for you. Tomorrow, make Valentine’s Day not completely about you and your spouse/significant other or … Continue reading
Pride & Fear—The One-Two Whammy
Please welcome today’s guest, Staci Stallings, author of True Power & Real Peace. When my older brother was mired in a depression that eventually took his life, one of the most difficult aspects of trying to explain things to him … Continue reading
