Nighty Night

#HeartForTheWord One of the most comforting parts of my childhood was bedtime. Each night, my mom or dad would send me put to on my pajamas and get under the covers. Then one of them would read me a story. When I was really small, I used to fall asleep before the end of the… Continue reading Nighty Night

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No Doubt About It

#HeartForTheWord I want to be known as a woman of my word. When I had my children, one of the things that was especially important to me was to pass on to them the importance of truth, so I was careful to make promises only when I was reasonably sure I could keep them. When… Continue reading No Doubt About It

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God’s Recommendation

#HeartForTheWord I am often tasked with writing college recommendations for my students. Each time I write one, I have to sit and think about that student’s characteristics, what makes him or her special, and why that college should accept him or her. Usually, it’s easy to write glowing comments, but sometimes I have to dig… Continue reading God’s Recommendation

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God Can Tell the Difference

#HeartForTheWord It took just six short chapters for the story of the wonderful creation of earth, the animals, and man, to take a turn for the worse. God switched from looking at His handiwork and seeing that everything He made was very good, to looking at it and seeing “that the wickedness of man was… Continue reading God Can Tell the Difference

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God’s Questions

#HeartForTheWord The first question in the Bible is asked by the serpent. “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” (Genesis 3:1, NKJ) Through this reptilian creature, Satan introduces himself and his character. He’s crafty, and the cunningly devised query was formulated to twist and cast doubt upon God’s… Continue reading God’s Questions

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May I Introduce You to God

#HeartForTheWord I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. Two of my newest friends are the coolest people ever. One lady and I crossed paths when we were both speakers at a women’s retreat. We connected so immediately that we sat up in the lobby of the hotel for half the night talking, sharing… Continue reading May I Introduce You to God

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What is Worship?

NOTE: Happy New Year to my wonderful readers! If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to prayerfully choose a “Word for the Year.” I’ve done this exercise since 1998, and it’s been an enjoyable, enlightening, and sometimes eye-opening experience. Concentrating on just one word of phrase for a whole year helps you dive… Continue reading What is Worship?