The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
Life Through The Ways Of Grace
Through my years in Bible Study Fellowship, I've learned grace is unmerited favor. It's God's favor I don't deserve, and it's His favor I didn't earn. It's God's gift to me. Grace is God's gift to us. I find Ephesians 2:1-6, in the Message translation, explains it...
It’s A Good News Kind Of Day
Today is a good news kind of day! No, I didn't win the lottery, or strike it rich. I wasn't called up into the big leagues, and no, I haven't gotten published yet. I didn't win anything, nor did I find something I lost. I didn't tackle a big feat, and I didn't...
An Open Letter To My Dad On Father’s Day
Hi Dad! I sure do miss you these days, especially today, Father's Day. Some people say our loved ones in heaven can see us here on earth. I, however, cannot find anywhere in the Bible where that appears to be true. Nevertheless, I pray you are basking in God's glory,...
When It’s Better To Just Be Yourself
I failed at living out one of my beliefs over the weekend. I failed to be real. I failed to be myself. My husband and I had just finished tandem bicycling 189 miles over three days in the Kansas 95º heat. After washing off the grime and gunk from our ride, we settled...
What Will You And I Do With Our Differences?
I am a Christian. You may not be. We can still choose to get along. I may live life differently than you live. We can still be kind to each other. I am “straight.” You may not be. We can still be friends. I may do things you’d never do, or talk about things you’d...
Where Are You Taking Me, Jesus?
Obedience. It was a big word in our home for years. Our children learned what it meant early. Whatever the situation, they found we meant it when we asked them to obey. Bless their little rebellious hearts back then. They also found there were consequences to their...
