The Story of the Three Vases

Three vases

“God does not want us to be like vases of glass or porcelain.”~unknown “Here comes a prospective customer,” whispered the cut-glass vase to the porcelain vase. “She’ll pick me. I’m the prettiest and I can tell she likes the best of everything,” the hand-painted porcelain vase … [Continue reading]

Raising the Dead

Jesus raising dead

Where life and death bump into each other and life wins. Nain, a village in southwestern Galilee six miles southeast of Nazareth on the northern edge of the Plain of Esdraelon. Though set on a bleak, rocky slope, the village boasts access to the most fertile farmland in the Valley of … [Continue reading]

Are You an Abraham or a Jonah?

Abraham or Jonah

“That very same day, as God had said to him.”Gen. 17:23 NKJV Abraham. When I think of him, I think of obedience. God asked him… *…to … [Continue reading]

God Does Not Need Me…or Does He?

God does not need me

I’ve been curious about something lately. Yeah, I’m always curious about something or other! I keep reading about and hearing people say, … [Continue reading]

EXPECTANT: 40 Devotions for New and Expectant Moms

Julie Sanders

Today, I have a special interview with my friend Julie Sanders who has written a new book entitled EXPECTANT: 40 Devotions for New and Expectant … [Continue reading]

Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother's Day 5

Mothers come in all shapes and body sizes, all kinds of personalities, and with all types of hearts. If your mom did not come with the right shape or … [Continue reading]

Body Image Lies Women Believe: Free Kindle eBook & $100 Giveaway

All, well, maybe most, women are concerned with their body image. And teen girls are no exception. Today, I bring you a post of interest to all women. … [Continue reading]

Lean into the Sun

Source

Source: code poet via flickr We live in an older neighborhood. It’s your … [Continue reading]

Wandering Out of the Way, A Pondering

Pondering

Sometimes, a verse of Scripture stops me in my tracks. I sit in silence, staring at it and allowing it to soak deep within me. I search my Bible … [Continue reading]

How Can I Give Thanks?

Thanksgiving

No, this isn’t a Thanksgiving post. And yes, this is a thanksgiving post! I did an exercise in brevity some time ago as a prompt from a … [Continue reading]