Everyday conversations with Jesus
Recently I've had many teaching opportunities. I am very thankful for them. God is always faithful to give me a message for each unique group. However, the other morning I woke up discouraged. I'm doing all this work but I see no fruit. So I took my discouraged heart to Jesus. Prayer: Jesus, I do... Continue Reading →
I am taking a break from drinking coffee - for a month! So bear with me, my mind is a little fuzzy in the mornings. Actually, it's a little fuzzy all day! I started cutting down a couple of weeks ago, so I didn't get the crazy headaches. I am doing this because I've felt... Continue Reading →
This week I get to experience the joy and satisfaction of teaching a sewing class for youth. Our projects will include a bookmark, pillowcase and tote bag. Two of my students received sewing machines for Christmas so they are very excited to learn more about sewing. It is truly wonderful to teach students who really... Continue Reading →
There are many ways to spend time learning scripture. But meditation is a little different because the purpose is to slow down and really absorb the truths declared in scripture. Here is what I have done to help myself do this. When I read scripture, I will choose a verse or group of verses I... Continue Reading →
Meditation is such a hot word these days. But did you know, in the Bible, it's been a hot word for God's people since Moses penned it as they were about to go into the promised land. But what does this mean to Christians in the year 2018? I think these days we need even... Continue Reading →
You know, Easter is simply not exciting to me this year. Actually it hasn't been exciting for several years now. I'm the person who thinks we should celebrate Christmas and Easter once every 5 years! Are you shocked? My reason is . . . in our country, we have managed to make every holiday have... Continue Reading →
Recently it seems I have been so close to crime happening. I had gone to the bank and withdrawn a larger amount of cash than usual, which I needed for something specific. Even the teller was saying, "be careful with that." Before going home I went to a coffee shop to get my tea supply... Continue Reading →
I have noticed in my life and other people's lives that when we are waiting for a big event, we often go down bunny trails. Bunny trails are paths that don't lead to anywhere. It seems in retrospect that it's a waste of time, energy and resources. This happens to strong Christians too. Why do... Continue Reading →
Electronic Devices are spellbinding some days. There is work to be done using them. Like typing a blog. But there is also a lot of mind numbing activities as well. I think on the days I'm not exactly excited about my life I spend more time scrolling through social media. The day I wrote this... Continue Reading →
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