Activating Faith in everyday life
The Detox Have you heard of the Put On – Put Off principle? I am doing a (physical) detox and noticed how closely the plan/methodology of the detox is to the spiritual principle. The plan lasts 28 days and increasingly adds good things to… Continue Reading “The Detox – Put ON so you can Put OFF”
2Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. Simplicity, in my experience, is usually found in Single Servings – One at… Continue Reading “Put on Simplicity – Body and Soul Healthy Lifestyle”
When does the end begin when the end is really the beginning? That’s where we are in Esther’s story. Haman (her enemy) thinks the end of the Jewish nation is about to occur. Esther, however, has run to God to pray for God’s direction. … Continue Reading “The Recipes of Victory”
Vive la différence! This term is often used as a humorous exclamation, such as a man appreciating an attractive woman, so you can imagine my “Say, what?” when I saw the word varied (multiple, diverse, wide-ranging) connected with grace in the ESV version of… Continue Reading “Varied Grace . . . and some unabashed joy”
As a grandmother, you’d expect it from me, I know. To hear me tell you that my grandson was the best, the bravest, the inspiration to us all, does not surprise anyone. Even our David would roll his eyes at Gramma’s praise – for… Continue Reading “My Hanukkah Shamash”
Sticks and Stones will break my bones, and Words can wound my soul. Not quite how we heard it growing up, is it? I’ve been hurt physically and emotionally, and have to admit the most searing have been the words… Words sometimes said… Continue Reading “Sticks, Stones, and Words”
I love to look at the world like a toddler. As a matter of fact, rather than being a “young-at-heart” senior, my incessant detailed examination of my world has caused some to liken me to a “very mature toddler!” Have you experienced a toddler’s… Continue Reading “What Do You See?”
It took a scare with my vision to get me back in the book of Daniel. You may know the story of Daniel and three friends included in the selection from the “sons of Israel” tested by King Jehoiakim, king of Judah. The king… Continue Reading “Determine NOT TO”