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31 Days of Encouragement: Esteeming Others {Day 13}
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. ~Philippians 2:3 Two of my sons and I discussed this verse recently. What does it mean to esteem others better than yourself? It can mean placing...
Why I’d Rather Be a Southerner When It Snows
Southerners have a (deserved) reputation for not knowing how to drive in the snow. We get made fun of, especially in places like here in Atlanta where there are lots of Northern transplants; even my kids are doing it, and they're Southern born and bred. Basically we...
31 Days of Encouragement: Prayer of Renewal for a New Year {Day 12}
Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. Incline my heart unto...
iHeartFaces: Smile
This week's theme at iHeartFaces is "Smile." These are my three youngest daughters, laughing and being silly. It brings me a little bit of sunshine and summer in midst of this week's cold and snow.
31 Days of Encouragement: Forgiveness {Day 11}
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. ~Colossians 3:13 Do you carry grudges? This verse tells us that we should forgive each other even as Christ forgave (and forgives) us....
Your Questions Needed for an Interview with Sheila Walsh
I have a special request from Thomas Nelson publishing for reader questions from you for a radio interview with Sheila Walsh about her upcoming book, The Shelter of God's Promises, available February 1. The interview is next week, January 19, and I need to submit your...
31 Days of Encouragement: Love Thy Neighbor {Day 10}
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang...
31 Days of Encouragement: Light My Path {Day 9}
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. ~Psalm 119:105 Have the first 8 days of the 31 Days of Encouragement benefited you? They have me. Spending time focusing on some of my favorite verses; enjoying some of my favorite images; and analyzing what...
31 Days of Encouragement: Shining Your Light {Day 8}
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your...
31 Days of Encouragement: Prayer {Day 7}
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. ~James 5:16 Prayer is an incredibly powerful thing. It can generate hope and healing. Around 17 years ago I was in an...
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