I got tired of lugging around heavy purses, so I changed the type of bag — my shoulders were screaming for change, my back was begging for change. So, I figured it was time for a change. The changing of the beloved handbags did nothing to solve my problems. Let’s face it, the external style, […]
Category: biblical
Lift Your Spirit – “Bless God”
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, Psalm 146:5 ESV I researched the lyrics to this song and here’s the part that caused me to hit replay: Bless God when my hands are emptyBless God with a praise that costs meBless God when nobody’s watchingEvery chance I getI […]
“We Don’t Like Pain” – Toni Collier and Jackie Hill Perry
“There is no resurrection without death.” – Jackie Hill Perry I don’t know of a sane human being that seeks to experience pain. In fact, most of us would vote for a pain-free life, right? I’m there with you and I’m sure the room would be crowded. However, it’s no secret that living in this […]
“To Influence or Be Influenced”
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV In recent days, I had conversation with someone who expressed having had ‘issues’ with their close friends. Knowing only superficial information about these individuals, I had to listen intently to what was being said. And what I heard was not good. So, my […]
Lift Your Spirit – “The Joy of the Lord”
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 ESV Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within […]
“The Humble Are Teachable”
“The humble are teachable.” Those are the words that are forever engraved upon my heart and mind. Back in the last millennium, I had the privilege to sit under the Biblical guidance and teaching of a man of GOD named (Pastor) Laverne Romaine. He taught a small group of people who would come to hear […]
