Author Archives: Delores Liesner

About Delores Liesner

Author, Reviewer, Columnist

Putting ON – Health

Posted on 08/14/2017

Despite deadlines, plans, hopes, dreams, life happens. For me it was a concussion and a knee injury, so now in addition to writing, speaking and fulfilling part-time jobs, I am on a course to regain health.   Today’s video-conference with … Continue reading →

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DUH – Do You Not Get it?

Posted on 08/04/2017

DUH? Do You Not Know? – Sometimes reading the Bible makes me laugh out loud, the message is so clear and just what one of my sisters would say to me. Honestly, some days, like my sisters, or a patient … Continue reading →

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Decluttering the closet and the heart

Posted on 07/24/2017

27 Hangars and My Heart — Christ’s Home. What do those two have in common? Well, part of decluttering my closet has been the 27 hangars challenge is to declutter down to only those basics that bring you joy. When … Continue reading →

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After Loss of a Child – Never-Ending Grief; Never-Ending Peace

Posted on 07/14/2017

I met a woman today whose daughter died in a winter accident decades ago. Each time there is a family occasion, she shared, she experiences the loss and grief all over again. I don’t think it (grieving) is ever over, … Continue reading →

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I Will … Because

Posted on 06/30/2017

Little words are so important. How many times have I/we told God, I will if you will enable me, if you will show me, if … But God’s promises are not dependent on our behavior, thankfully. I can only run … Continue reading →

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Activating Faith

Posted on 06/22/2017

A statement that changed my life and got me thinking was this: You only really believe what you activate. It made me ponder what I believe and to read Know What you Believe and Know Why you Believe by Paul … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed with JOY —Having God’s More-Than-Enough

Posted on 06/16/2017

Are you overwhelmed with Joy – or is your spirit just overwhelmed? I heard about a Dallas Seminary professor who met a gloomy student walking across campus. When he asked the fellow how he was doing the student began his … Continue reading →

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How to be a Noticer

Posted on 06/06/2017

  “Remember me, take notice of me,” – Jeremiah 15″15 NASB Jer. 15:15 is in the heart of every soul – It is a cry to our creator, God – to “Remember me, take notice of me,” – NASB Inspect … Continue reading →

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Ok. I will pray for my enemies, but LOVE them?

Posted on 05/24/2017

My legacy was filled with hostility and hatred, so Luke 6:27 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, (are hostile toward you) was not quickly embraced. It was hard because … Continue reading →

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The Better Part of Valor – Praying in hostile environments

Posted on 05/18/2017

Social Media has exploded with negative seed-planting and hostile reactions. But Hostility does not have to mean enemies. Seems to me that social media sharing contorted from sharing what was happening to a vulnerable who we are, then what we … Continue reading →

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