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The Value of a Teachable Spirit
One of the things I look for in women I want to invest time in is a teachable spirit. I will give myself completely to someone who is teachable and sincerely wants to grow and develop in an area. But I’m spinning my wheels when someone thinks she has already...
Deepening Your Prayer Life
To be honest, most of us would probably admit that our prayer life isn’t what we'd like it to be. I look at Paul’s prayers in the New Testament and realize how shallow my prayers are in comparison. I’ve started praying through his prayers for others in my time...
God, Please . . .
I have been praying for something this week that I REALLY, REALLY want God to say yes to. But . . . I realize that what I want may not be His best for me. And I have to accept that with joy. If God says no, then I know it's because of one of three reasons: it's not...
Standing in Awe
Two extraordinary events happened this week that made me long for the Lord's return. Monday night we had strong thunderstorms in Memphis. The thunderstorms weren’t the strange occurrence, but the non-stop flickering of lightning in the sky was something I had not...
The Sweetness of Adoption
I haven’t adopted children, but last Friday, I adopted two little kittens about eight weeks old. Having them in my life has made me ponder the sweetness of adoption, not only from an earthly perspective, but also from a heavenly perspective. As I look at these two...
Saying Goodbye To A Precious Pet
I had to make a heart-wrenching decision today (Thursday). My vet and I agreed that the time had come to put down my sweet 15-year-old cat Peyton. But we are waiting till tomorrow (Friday). I wanted one final night with this precious, faithful companion. For...
If Only I Had . . .
(This is a repost from 2012. As I've been working on a lesson on the sovereignty of God today, I was reminded of this post from several years ago. Thought I'd share it with you again.) Have you ever had a “would've, could've, should've" day? This is a day in which...
When Mother’s Day Can Be Tough
Sunday is Mother’s Day. I realize that Mother’s Day can be difficult for women for different reasons. Some long to be a mother but can’t have children. Some have estranged relationships with their moms or children. Some, like me, have recently said goodbye to their...
Impossible?
This morning I was reading Jeremiah's prayer beginning in Jeremiah 32:17 - "Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You." That doesn't mean God WILL do everything I...
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