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The Lesson of Grace Through the Eyes of a Cat
I recently adopted two kittens named Hobson and Hannah. They are now about six months old, and they are a handful, especially the little boy kitten. Hobson gave me a picture of grace recently. He loves to climb, especially on places he has no business climbing on....
A Kindred Spirit
Friendships are truly a gift from God. You may have a lot of friends, but every once in a while, God brings along a friend who “gets” you, who totally understands you, and vice versa -- a kindred spirit. If you have or have had a kindred spirit friend, you know...
Saying Goodbye to a Precious Mentor
This past Tuesday, heaven gained the soul of a precious saint. Vickie Kraft was one of my mentors when I lived in Dallas and an integral part of my coming to Memphis as the Women’s Ministry Director. I am saddened by our loss of Vickie but thrilled for her and what...
Getting to Know God
How would you describe your relationship with God? Are you satisfied with how well you know Him or do you desire to know Him more? Here are a few suggestions to help you in your pursuit of knowing God more intimately. Spend time in His Word consistently. His Word...
A Heartfelt Prayer
Recently I’ve been using one of Paul’s prayers (Colossians 1:9-12) to guide me in praying for the women (and now, the men) in my church. Perhaps there’s someone you can pray these six things for. 1. Spiritual discernment (v. 9) “. . . that you may be filled with...
Going Deeper
This week I celebrate another birthday. Each year on this day, I like to reflect back over the past year. What was going on in my life this time last year? How has my relationship with God changed in the past year? Have I grown deeper in my walk with Him? Do I love...
Dealing With Conflict
Years ago, I was in a church ripped apart by conflict. I remember sitting in several town hall meetings where friend turned against friend in highly emotional discussions. At each meeting that followed, I felt like I was sitting in an arena watching bulldozers...
Would You Disciple Me?
I recently read the book Organic Mentoring by Sue Edwards and Barbara Neumann. (I highly recommend this book.) The premise of Organic Mentoring is that previous methods of discipleship may not be as effective for the younger generations today. Randomly pairing up a...
House Remodeling and Spiritual Growth?
The past two weeks, my home has been undergoing some remodeling. Yes, I'm excited about the end product, but the journey to get there has not always been pleasant. As I walk through this process, God is showing me similarities between house remodeling and...
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