“Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” Hebrews:12:1 Sha’Carri Richardson is a 23-year-old American sprinter from Dallas, Texas. In June 2021, she was expected to run […]
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 NIV As a young adult, I was so caught up in my role of being a wife and mother, I lost my identity. Unknowingly, I had been identifying myself with my roles in life and I absolutely had
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NKJV) Lately, I have been afforded some opportunities that would challenge me to get out of my comfort zone. We often use the words
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Originally posted 4/24/2017 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (2 Chronicles 15:7 NIV) Recently, I was watching Nick Vujicic give a speech on YouTube titled, “Good Days & Bad Days.” Nick is an Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker who was born with tetra-amelia
“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his Love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who he has given us.” Romans 5:3-5 NIV Recently, due to road construction,
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“We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.” Psalms 8:4 ESV February 8, 2023 was such a beautiful day weatherwise. I had a productive morning at the Foodbank inputting data while chatting and
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 As year 2022 comes to a close, so will a treasured chapter of my life. After 39 years of federal service, I will be moving on to
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven, a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 NIV With half of 2022 behind us, are
And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are
