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When You’ve Been Blessed
Advertisements Numbers 21 through Numbers 24 tells the story of Balaam and King Balak. Balak called for Balaam to curse the people of Israel. He was afraid of them because of their numbers and wanted to curse them so that he could conquer them. Balaam sought God on the matter and God told him to…
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“Faithing It”_A Book Review
Advertisements “Faithing It” – Cora Jakes Coleman is the author of this book. She has a boldness and a flair for writing about faith, from her experience and learning the Word of God in a household that grew up in the faith of God. Her father is T.D. Jakes, an amazing man of God. And, her mother is…
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Faith and Purpose
Advertisements Woke up this morning, got my coffee and checked my email. Having been in a conversation with God about a certain area of my life I have been dealing with, I came across the following book by TD Jakes’ daughter, Cora Jakes Coleman entitled “Faithing It.” The title caught my eye and I downloaded…
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Resilient
Advertisements As I tossed and turned a little while attempting to sleep, one word seemed to resonate in my inner being. It was “resilient.” I have been thinking about this journey and the new aspects of moving forward as well as the best way to incorporate what the Lord is giving me to do now. Remember,…
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Happy Valentine’s Day with Expressions of Gratitude
Advertisements Expressions of gratitude are here today. This is mid-February and I am truly energized not only with my commitment to writing but am refueling my passion for photography. I see more of my creativity rising to the surface. More than anything, I see God allowing me to be open with myself and focus on…
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The Path of Life
Advertisements Alma Mater: The Path of Life This prompt is significant to me. As valedictorian for my high school graduating class, I gave the speech. I remember my knees shaking as I sat waiting for my turn to speak. I remember the theme for the graduating class that year was “We’ve only just begun to…
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Stats and All That
Advertisements The Stat Connection When I saw this prompt today, I thought what a great idea. I read another blogger’s (simpledimple) response to this prompt. I read some other blogs that I follow. Continued reading and let in the cable guy for a few moments. Then, I returned my thoughts to the Simpledimple’s prompt response. One…
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This “Self” is a Hard Pill to Swallow
“This ‘self’ is a hard pill to swallow…
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Again and Again
Advertisements Second Time Around In response to the Daily Post prompt, This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peretti are two books that I have read not only once or twice but several times over the years. It has been on my heart to read them again and this prompt comes up. I had…
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I am Grateful for…
Advertisements Gratitude Prompt: I am grateful for… Today, I am grateful I can share with the many bloggers I have met through the Blogging U course in January. I am grateful for the inspiration, encouragement and information. I am grateful for being able to read the journeys of many that show we are not alone. I…
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Key Takeaway from My Blogging 101 Experience
Advertisements <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/key-takeaway/”>Key Takeaway</a> I would say this has been an enriching experience. The key takeaway is that you learn at your own pace. The assignments are great! They are challenging and force you out of your comfort zone. Although there are bloggers who have been at this quite some time, there is always room…
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Personal Sabotage
Advertisements PERSONAL SABOTAGE I spoke a couple days ago about the shoes we are given for our journey. And, while I definitely pointed out that we share our journey with others, whether we want to or not, I also want to share my thoughts on personal sabotage. As I have been reflecting, and I do a…
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Change in 2010
Advertisements I am up early. Need to go to bed. However, I am thinking about change for my family. My son has mental illness and sometimes it is hard when he hurts and I cannot help. I am going to the hospital later on this morning to see him. He sounds really good but I…
GLORIOUS IMPACT: Biblical encouragement & edification
Encouragement, edification, and empowerment from a biblical perspective for true transformation.