Capturing a memory on a string and hanging it to see. It whimsically floats away and eludes as a laughing child, not wanting to obey my commands to stay put. Memories fleet away so quickly with age. I have more than five decades worth of a life summed up in a motion picture of Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 29: Practice Truth of Christ
John 3:21 "But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God." We hear the cliche, "Practice makes perfect." In all history, however, only Jesus lived the perfect life. He walked in the power of the Holy Ghost. When Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 28: Facing The Test of Faith and Perseverance
My kitten tests my resolve to write today. This little creature keeps jumping on me as I type. Runs across my keyboard and then pushes up against my chin purring. I tell her to play and gently toss her to the ground. She means well, but why does she do this every time she Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 24: I’m Different Because of Jesus
A few years ago, I read Holly Gerth’s book, You’re Already Amazing (affiliate link). As I read it, my focus centered on self-concept and finding truth in how God sees me. Reading this book made a big difference in my life because I discovered God works in me daily to make me different and Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 23: Jesus Supplies My Need Even in Darkest Times
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. I had lost my job, but I resolved I would not lose my faith. This test would not defeat me. Just a few years later, another time of darkness descended on my life as my marriage Continue Reading