If you knew you could help someone who was drowning, but that person didn’t want your help, would you try and help that person anyway? How would you feel if you threw her a life preserver, and she refused to grab hold of it? Instead she chose to sputter and choke, ignoring the white Styrofoam … Continue reading Drowning in Stubborn Pride? Jesus is your Life Preserver!
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Good News! JESUS brings Eternal Winnings for Everyone! Beats any Earthly Jackpot!
Everyone is buzzing about the Powerball Lottery, but I didn't buy a ticket. I never do. The ticket in below's photo, is one that someone left behind, on a gas station counter, several months ago. Why? They didn't win. Only one person wins the lottery. That leaves a lot of disappointed people, a lot of … Continue reading Good News! JESUS brings Eternal Winnings for Everyone! Beats any Earthly Jackpot!
DEEP…a Psalm of Rescue…Hope for Depression
I wrote this Psalm during the most difficult spiritual battle of my life. I'm choosing to share it with you, to let you know that during my deepest, darkest storm, there was a shiny, shimmery silver lining. It's now brighter than over, and the storm is over! Your storm will not last forever. God wants you … Continue reading DEEP…a Psalm of Rescue…Hope for Depression
Head in the Sand? Live Truth!
I'll never understand why people choose to leave behind people who really care about them and love them. People would rather stay comfortably blind, living in depression ( based on fear or anxiety, anger, and guilt) pretending to be happy with those who use them, abuse them, and turn their backs on them as soon … Continue reading Head in the Sand? Live Truth!
The Greatest Artist…God Knows You…God Loves You
Last week, I had the opportunity to witness one of the most beautiful skies I have ever seen God create with his paintbrush. It went from one extreme to the other, in the span of two hours. My daughter is always the first to notice the beautiful sky, because she loves it as much as … Continue reading The Greatest Artist…God Knows You…God Loves You
Thank a Vet…Pray on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on what our U. S. soldiers have done for our country. It’s a time to thank, support, and pray for our American veterans. Our soldiers have put themselves in the line of fire, risked, and given their lives for our freedom. Our freedom should never be taken … Continue reading Thank a Vet…Pray on Veterans Day
Are Ya’ll Fallin’ Apart in Fall?
While many are rejoicing, shouting, “Sweater weather! Changing leaves! Back to school!” I fall on my face in fall. I’m already missing the warm, sunny walks, where the temperature only requires me to throw on a t-shirt and jeans. My eyes already thirst for the refreshing color of green, which normally dominates the giant trees … Continue reading Are Ya’ll Fallin’ Apart in Fall?
Sheepish Character? False Christians Cause Division! (Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing)
Taking an honest look into the character of the people around us, is one way to find out which people are actually wolves in sheep’s clothing. It’s not that difficult, but it means we need to open our eyes to what the bible has to say about character, and then be willing to accept the truth, … Continue reading Sheepish Character? False Christians Cause Division! (Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing)
Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!
by Angela Royse Pelleman The bible tells us we shouldn’t be concerned when others gossip about us. When others slander us behind our backs, telling lies, it's so good to know that God has our back! We can trust in Him completely, because He is Truth, and it will eventually come out. Those who belong … Continue reading Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!
God is Our Driver … Rest, Relax, and Ride Along!
by Angela Royse Pelleman "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV). Sometimes it seems that nothing in our lives makes sense, and we often struggle with the question, "Why?" When … Continue reading God is Our Driver … Rest, Relax, and Ride Along!
The Silver Lining 