When I was young, my favorite sport was softball. And, as I have written before, I was a bit of a tomboy. Nowadays, this isn’t surprising because girls and women have the freedom to play sports, but not in my time or my culture; it wasn’t ladylike. However, I was not ladylike! I had knock-knees…
Tag: freedom
Today
I will be with you when you pass through the waters; when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.Isaiah 43:2 NIVhttps://isaiah.bible/isaiah-43-2 LORD GOD, Creator of all things, as I write Your word and…
Today
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.Romans 1:16 NIVhttps://romans.bible/romans-1-16 Today I thought about the people whom the Lord sent to share the Gospel of Christ with me, and He sent many. They…
Be Like A Tree
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by…
Dungeons and Dragons
I’ve changed the names in this story for the privacy and protection of those I write about in this blog. I’ve learned more about myself through the children I have worked with than I can say they learned from me. But we are all teachers in life, and we can learn from others how to…
Today
Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. “Grace defined is a Divine Influence upon my heart that changes my everyday life. The power of it is an influence, not a command.”Don NemethDNA Counseling. When Don, my Counselor then, spoke these…
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Romans 12:9 Let love be without deceit. Be haters of what is evil; keep your minds fixed on what is good. Prayer: Lord Jesus, remind me to check my heart motives. May I give without strings attached; to control the other, and help me discern the motives of those who are trying to control me…
Today
Philippians 2:1-3 Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in harmony and of one mind. Let nothing be done through envy or through pride; but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself. Prayer: Heavenly Father, May your Spirit control my…
Today
Proverbs 16:19 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. All good gifts come from You, Lord. You give us talents for our good and the good of others for Your glory and praise. Father, Abba, thank You for guiding me to the promised land and giving me a new…