A Messed-Up Retreat: Live for the Finished Result!

Last week was rough! It included leg pain that would not leave which is always chalked up to fibromyalgia, and with that a butter explosion mishap in the microwave. And to top it all off, the butter did not get cleaned immediately! Consequently, dried butter covered the top, sides, bottom, and door of my microwave. … Continue reading A Messed-Up Retreat: Live for the Finished Result!

A Charge of Gratitude in Your Circumstances

Murmuring lips broadcasted what customers thought as they were told their checkout line was closing. We might be provoked when any of these situations occur: You have to pick up after someone else Someone cut inline ahead of you The only checkout lines are the “self” checkouts You are called to serve on a day … Continue reading A Charge of Gratitude in Your Circumstances

Worship flows from my heart as my cup overflows …

For years, I struggled with praying. I felt unworthy and vulnerable; Hypocritical and pharisaical; Repetitive and wearisome! Then, my heavenly Father allowed an astronomical number of trials and tribulations to enter my life, forcing prayer to become a necessity motivated by the extreme conditions that now held me captive. From what the Lord permitted; a … Continue reading Worship flows from my heart as my cup overflows …

A Six-Week Retreat: Refocusing and Refueling

Bumpety-bump-bump; A few potholes here and rough terrain there (some states worse than others linking Florida to North Carolina), our return journey home was complete. Once back inside our home, with luggage strewn across the floor, my heart naturally sinks. After all we have experienced, through the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Conference, not … Continue reading A Six-Week Retreat: Refocusing and Refueling

Gerald Smith, aka Bro. Smith, aka Uncle Jerry

As a small-town girl growing up in Reeves, Louisiana, I certainly felt the impact of unique individuals graciously positioned in my life. While still very young, there was not much to experience but for our hometown church. In those days of small-town life, a pastor’s family was central. God’s providential plan included a man. He … Continue reading Gerald Smith, aka Bro. Smith, aka Uncle Jerry

A Fixed Eye!

A totally revamped post, even the title has been changed! I pray it will motivate a response of focusing anew!

The Scarlett Road

From back problems with a herniated disc, to a tear in the retina, then on for a thumb issue (again), I passed go and dropped in for knee trials. There always seems to be plenty of physical ailments to endure in this transitory existence. Not to mention the most painful, losing family members in death, it can all seem impossible to endure. But . . .

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33, NLT

Jesus is informing believers to prepare for a life of sorrow and trials. However, it seems many Christians want to avoid those passages of Scripture while claiming others that make one healthy and prosperous; Looking for easy commands instead of passages which instruct a believer…

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