“Thank you, Gram!” I cannot tell you how those 3 words melt my heart! But they surely do! A face lighting and heartwarming experience like none other for a grandmother. So just think how much our Creator loves to hear gratitude dispatched from our lips. Suppose someone had to tell by your face if you … Continue reading An Attitude for Gratitude
No Dairy, No Sugar Fast
IS ABLE (Day 28)
So much to do, so little time! I am determined to do what is truly essential. Striving not to get caught up in that which is not productive for the Kingdom of God. Not wanting to waste my energy and time on the things that do not bring Him the greatest glory! Now to him … Continue reading IS ABLE (Day 28)
Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me (Day 27)
The Shepherd's Church Another Sunday, another day worshipping with like-minded believers in Jesus! Since joining our church body in 2017, the Lord has blessed my heart with amazing-led worship and expository preaching. Today was another glorious, Christ-centered representation of what to expect when we are gathered around the throne of God! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! … Continue reading Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me (Day 27)
Looking Back (Day 26)
Looking back over my posts from previous “dairy & sugar fasts," I'm reminded of how graciously patient the Lord is with me. Time after time, He stoops down to encourage my heart even though I often lag behind. He never gives up on me, and He never stops pursuing as He lovingly draws me to … Continue reading Looking Back (Day 26)
NEW LIFE (Day 25)
In the Bible the Psalms is a book of Hebrew poetry containing hymns of praise as well as laments. Featured parallelisms are articulated through repetition, variation, or contrast. There are deep and raw emotions being expressed as the writers share their outlooks. David wrote many of these weighty, at his “wits end,” laments. In Psalm … Continue reading NEW LIFE (Day 25)
A Light Shining (Day 24)
Every day we hear of something or see something that reminds us we are right on track with what the Bible has been declaring all along. In the Apostle Paul’s day, he instructed every believer to live blamelessly amidst a crooked and perverse generation of men and women. Their faithful service in such difficult times … Continue reading A Light Shining (Day 24)
Timely Correspondence from Prison (Day 23)
Day 23 of my “no dairy, no sugar” fast As I sat trying to decide which direction to go – as far as my post for today is concerned – I received an email from my nephew in prison. Recently, I’ve encountered issues with the mail not getting to him and being returned with a … Continue reading Timely Correspondence from Prison (Day 23)
Not being Outwitted! (Day 22)
In yesterday’s post, Pushing My Panic Buttons, I shared how anxiety easily mounts into panic attacks if we are not on guard. We focused on 1 Peter 5:8 where the Apostle instructs us to be ALERT and “clear-headed.” If we are filled with anxious thoughts, fretting, worries of any kind, we will not be “clear-headed” … Continue reading Not being Outwitted! (Day 22)
Pushing My Panic Buttons ☹ (Day 21)
Day 21, “no sugar, no dairy” fast For years, my panic buttons were pushed quite effectively. Anxiety and panic attacks wreaked havoc in my early adult years and then again through menopause. But lately, I can say with freedom, I have found relief. Yet the panic buttons can resurface when you least expect. Just when … Continue reading Pushing My Panic Buttons ☹ (Day 21)
The Mind, the center of Life? (Day 20)
Day 20, “No dairy, No sugar fast”: Spring has sprung! What a beautiful breezy, Sunday! It is the first day of spring and another day of gathering to worship with the body of Christ! Today was a double blessing! After I finished greeting at the welcome desk at our place of worship, we hopped right … Continue reading The Mind, the center of Life? (Day 20)
The Scarlett Road 