Delores Liesner
Activating Faith in everyday life
Category: All Four Sides of Me
Through The Storm
We were halfway there when the wind picked up and the van began to rock and shudder. Only the thought of my granddaughter Kristin’s call for help to vacate a troublesome apartment situation in another state kept my son-in-law, Frank, his family and I… Continue Reading “Through The Storm”
The Hat That Helped Me Grow Up
I burst into tears after the first sentence I heard from Marv Hegle – “Why are you wearing a rug on your head?” I raced to the car, reasoning through tears that there was no way he could have known what an oppressive and… Continue Reading “The Hat That Helped Me Grow Up”
It’s All Relative
Every family reunion the discussion comes around to this subject without fail. I have a family member who is in prison. Statistically, I knew I was not alone, (1.7 million minor children in the U.S with a parent behind bars), but suddenly the prevalence… Continue Reading “It’s All Relative”
Engaged by Accident
I’d never have thought I’d get my dream marriage proposal AFTER I was married, but it was bound to happen to a couple who got engaged by accident! Ken said he always wanted to meet someone new ‘by accident’ and on September 10,… Continue Reading “Engaged by Accident”
A Daddy Story – Somebody’s Watching!
Many have requested some of my column stories, so I’ll be sharing some the next 6 weeks. Father’s Day, of course, I thought of the many lessons Daddy taught me – still timely. Somebody’s Watching Heady with excitement, Daddy’s third child to turn… Continue Reading “A Daddy Story – Somebody’s Watching!”
Stressed?
Got any stress? You might have Acute stress (immediate threat or trauma, anticipated demands or pressures, unexpected job change, poverty, serious diagnosis) Episodic stress – over-committed, always late, unorganized chaos, pessimism, fear, or major life events (good or bad), substance abuse Chronic stress… Continue Reading “Stressed?”
Put On Love
Put On – Put Off Series – Breaking the Chains that bind us #1 – Put on Love The chorus of a favorite song* has become my prayer: I don’t want to be bound To anyone but You, Master I don’t want any… Continue Reading “Put On Love”
Our Battle Plan
Studying disobedience (Biblical examples of those who did not listen, would not listen, refused to listen) can lead to our obedience. We can learn from others mistakes by recognizing ourselves. Titus 3:3 For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved… Continue Reading “Our Battle Plan”
Who Am I Submitting To?
…by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved (2 Peter 2:19) I constantly resist submitting…to exercise, confining self-expression, denying myself favorite foods, control of ‘my’ budget, and many other things. Yet I seldom resist a favorite food, an excuse to skip… Continue Reading “Who Am I Submitting To?”
Join the Resurrection Celebration!
I found a new way to celebrate the resurrection, and YOU are invited to participate. It’s called The Lazarus Experiment. The Lazarus Experiment found me after I was newly diagnosed with macular degeneration, and shocked by the opening sentence in The Essential Guide to… Continue Reading “Join the Resurrection Celebration!”
Be the Miracle! – with journaling pages
Delores Liesner: Author
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