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
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 21: Can One Person Change the World?
Can one person change the world? At 53, my life seems so inconsequential. Have I changed the world? Have I made a difference? As I look back at my opening questions, I realize that only one person accomplished the feat of changing the world. He spread His arms on the cross more than Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 20: Tell Me a Story
I wrote the poem based on the word tell in 2017. I approach writing in a very freestyle way. Often, I start typing and watch as the words scroll across the screen. I am not sure what I will type next, but they seem to come. This poem blessed me a lot that year because it Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 19: We Have a Strong Defender in Jesus
Psalm 18:35-36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. Jesus is my strong defender, my champion, and my Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 18: Staying Active Does Not Spell Success in Jesus’s Eyes
I grapple with staying active in many other areas of my life, such as housework, being the best mom in the world, developing a consistent writing schedule, or writing the next bestseller. The list grows as I try to overcome and succeed on several fronts. Sometimes, I want to Continue Reading