Category archives: Walking in the Spirit

Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear
This past weekend while mowing, I rode down the path that leads to the edge of the woods.  I turned off the motor and sat… I could hear a symphony of crickets and frogs making music.  I saw deer and bunnies grazing—it was breathtaking.  A year ago that very path had been where I walked and met God at the beginning of my day.  I could pray out loud and no one could[...]

Our Hospital Debt was PAID in FULL

  Winners of aprons announced at bottom of post! An envelope was taped to our front door.   It was a warrant for us to appear in court for Dale’s unpaid hospital bill.  ( you  should read the story if you're new to my blog). The original bill was over $30,000. We had been waiting for the insurance company to settle the claim. Well, they decided not to pa[...]

A Legacy of Faith

A Legacy of Faith
This week Proverbs 31 Ministries is focusing on women who have left a faith legacy in our lives. As you read about a woman who has inspired me, think about who has left a legacy in your life and whether you are leaving a faith legacy behind by the way you live. The words we speak and the way we live can alter another person’s life for eternity. I’ll never fo[...]

Ten Invaluable Christian Books

Ten Invaluable Christian Books
A great book is invaluable. There are a few in my collection that I return to over and over and can’t imagine being without. These books are worth more to me than great grandma’s antique china! Do you know what I’m saying? If I had to depart with all my worldly goods and could only keep one thing it would be a stack of my favorite books. Monday night I was the [...]

My One Word

My One Word
After reading the book, My One Word by Michael Ashcraft and (my friend) Rachel Olsen, I’ve decided that my one word for this year is; Love. This year, I’m going to be more intentional in my time with God to focus on- love. I want to burn with love for Jesus.  I want to cross over into the next level of glory in loving Him the way He loves me.  I want to love Hi[...]

God’s Strength, Peace and Power in Middle of Hardship

God's Strength, Peace and Power in Middle of Hardship
If you’re visiting me today because you read the Encouragement for Today devotion…Welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by. You can find the devotion at http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/hardest-days-god-uses-them-good-2012-12/. Hardships are never welcome, especially at the holidays. Why can’t we just push pause on all sickness, death, money problems and tragedy [...]

Sorcery, Mediums and Witchcraft

Sorcery, Mediums and Witchcraft
Standing at my door was a girl I had known since 1st grade. At 8 years-old she had a fascination with magic, mediums and consulting the dead in séances. As a child I had never heard what God thought about these things, it just wasn’t talked about in my church. I didn’t know for sure that it was wrong but I felt it wasn’t right and never participated in her lifestyle. [...]