Witnessing to an Unbeliver
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Weekend Devo – Jesus is for Everyone
(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe. – 1 Timothy 4:10 I heard a cool story on Air1 yesterday. During the station's fundraiser drive, a woman had written in about how she…
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This Was Hard, But it Changed My Entire Perspective Forever
Good Monday Everyone: If you remember last Monday, I began a series where I answered some of your questions. Specifically, many of you listen in to my radio interview, which generated some thoughts. You can listen to my interview and Dineen’s by scrolling down and click on the audio link. One of the first questions…
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Trust AND Action!
I don’t subscribe to the old adage; God helps those who help themselves. I am acutely aware the Lord helps many of us when we are so low we can’t even get off the couch. But, I am also certain God wants our active participation in His plans. With that said what does it mean…
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Eternity’s Waiting
As I mention in the weekend devo, Ecclesiates 3:11 became quite significant to me last week. I'll tell you why. I've shared recent posts about "living out loud" and searching for God's will in my marriage, and what that means. What should I say or not say about my faith? Am I living out loud…
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Living Out Loud, Part 2
Thoughts and questions are formulating in my mind. I've not yet made sense of it all, but I trust God to take care of that. Consider this more just me thinking out loud. And please join in with your own thoughts. Perhaps its impatience. I don't know, but I do sense God preparing me for…
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Church or no-Church; The Conclusion
It’s a typical hot July day here in sunny Southern California. It’s Sunday afternoon. I am in my office and I can hear my hubby clearing the kitchen of the lunch dishes. I am remembering the morning. I woke today wondering about church or no church. Would he go? Would he stay home? What do…
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Let’s Talk, Part 2
Last week we had a great discussion about communication. Lots of great comments and input. Let me see if I can summarize some of what was shared. Talking: The true key to communication, although we do communicate with our body language and tone of voice, but we’ll leave that to another post. Kathleen gave us…
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Attending Church Alone
Church or no-ChurchThings often play out very strange. I am going to share a story with you. I am still trying to process the circumstances of the past two weeks looking for the hand-print of God in this. I would be interested to know if any of you have experienced what I experienced and how you processed…
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I Like Big Bibles and I Can Not Lie
Yesterday in honor of Father’s Day we experienced: Every year ~ fantastic. Here is a taste. Prepare to experience an urge to dance, giggle and jump up and down. You will want watch every second of this video. I promise. Have a fantastic week. Be blessed, Lynn
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Weekend Devo – Talk Like the Animals
As my daughter and I were driving to the dog park, she told me a cute story. See, one day a while back, her dad had taken her and Shasta, her poochy, to the dog park. She said the most interesting thing happened. The dogs were drawn to my hubby. According to my daughter, they…
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Our Journey’s – Part II
This is Part Two of “Our Journeys” posts. To read the original post, click here. This week's question is from Julianne: I would love to hear about the growth/changes in your family each of you have seen since your time of starting here. Even though it may not yet be where you hope, what differences…
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Chronicles – Oh ye, of Little Faith
I have prayed for my husband’s salvation now going on 18 years. Wow, 18. There are times, day, weeks, dare I say months that I just feel like my daily prayer, “Lord, I ask for the salvation of my husband. I ask for the Holy Spirit to indwell in his heart. Jesus, save my husband…
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Weekend Devotion – How can they believe?
"But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?" – John 5:47 Oddly, reading this gave me great comfort recently. In Jesus' words, I hear my own dilemma with my spouse. Since he doesn't believe in God or the Bible as his Word, how can he…
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What are you fighting for?
Last week Stephen Colbert hosted author Bart Ehrman on his show, featuring his latest book Jesus Interrupted. I watched this show with my hubby because it's one of his favorites, yet we ended up in a debate regarding the validity of the Bible. Let me say first that this author who's described as "one of…
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The Social Dynamics of Uniquely Yoked!
I woke on Sunday morning with an old Hymn on my lips. Literally, I awoke singing…. He arose. He arose. Hallelujah, Christ arose… How does that happen? I mean it was really cool. But how on Easter morning do I wake with an old hymn in my soul? Hmmmm I don’t think I have heard…
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Yellow Pages and a Prayer
I want to welcome everyone who is popping in from A Woman Inspired Conference. Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to stop over here. During the conference I shared how God used a prayer and the yellow pages to orchestrate the sensational. My husband prayed for salvation with Joe, the contractor, while…
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A Bumpy Ride
I just got back from a trip to Colorado. On the way there, I experienced the "rocky-ride" due to turbulence from flying over the Rocky Mountains. I planned for this on the way home so as to avoid an upset stomach. Unfortunately, what I didn't expect was a bumpy ride back into San Jose because…
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WITHOUT A WORD by Noreen
As a young engaged woman I worked at a Christian preschool and was surrounded by godly women whose lives modeled the role God intends us to walk as wives and mothers. I didn’t realize how much they influenced me until I began to write my wedding vows and although I wasn’t saved at the time…
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The Expert – Could that be Me?
Okay, I am overwhelmed! I have heard from so many of you who want to Love people and honor our Jesus. Across America, through Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia. We are part of this fantastic story about to unfold, The Kingdom Assignment. It is not to late to join us. Click here to sign up…
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Love Your Neighbor –
Kingdom AssignmentMatthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. I sat on my couch Tuesday morning with my steaming coffee and my bible. The sky outside was holding a tiny hint of light. It was early but I met…
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Chronicles of ….
Conditional? OR Unconditional?Last Monday everyone had a chance to vote. Wow, many of you did. You also added your wisdom to this discussion and backed it up with scripture. I am blessed to know each of you who voted. Also, thank you for adding your thoughts and scripture verses. The question of debate: Is God’s Love Conditional…