Cloud: A busy day filled with appointments and lots and lots of driving back and forth. Silver Lining: God filled it up with little bits of joy and surprises, and perfect answers to prayers, and time alone to listen to God's Word. Then, while finally arriving home, He painted me a breathtaking Merry Christmas scarlet … Continue reading Christmas Shenandoah Sky
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The Silver Lining 2nd Annual Christmas Giveaway!
JESUS is the REASON for the SEASON! Drawing on Christmas Eve Day at 12:00 p.m.! My giveaway is to thank my readers, and to encourage them to share The Silver Lining blog. My desire is to spread hope in the form of godly encouragement, so others can find love, truth, healing, freedom, and joy in Jesus Christ. … Continue reading The Silver Lining 2nd Annual Christmas Giveaway!
Distracted, Rejected, NOT Dejected! 10 Truths
I learned a tough lesson this week, but God proved Himself ever Faithful! There are "Christian" ministries out there with people who claim to know and love Jesus, but when faced with Truth, people who have been wandering off of God's path, will stubbornly dig in their heels, and refuse to budge. They refuse to … Continue reading Distracted, Rejected, NOT Dejected! 10 Truths
Forgiveness is a Chewed Shoe
"Forgive... Or, you can choose not to forgive, and get farther away from God. Usually, if you're not a forgiver, you're not a Christian... Like, if your dog chewed up your shoe... you still love him!" ~Abigail Pelleman, age 7 These were the words my daughter said to me this week, after she overheard me … Continue reading Forgiveness is a Chewed Shoe
Empathy
Cloud: When darkness hovers over your community, and people are hurting as tears fall, and sorrow saturates the painful places. Silver Lining: When light brings community together, and people are hopeful as smiles appear, and glimpses of joy can be found in the healing. "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." Romans … Continue reading Empathy
The Good Life…Do We “DESERVE IT?” (Compassion Series)
The flawless looking model on TV flashes her bright white teeth, but her smile doesn’t reach her eyes. Her pretend fiancé presents her with a jewelry box containing a pair of expensive diamond earrings. She looks at the camera and says you should have some too, because she insists, “You deserve it!” But I know … Continue reading The Good Life…Do We “DESERVE IT?” (Compassion Series)
Go Away, Dismay!
When people hate you because you love Jesus and tell others about his miraculous healing...when people hate you because you care enough to tell them the truth about false teachers who bring false hope and false prophecy, which will bring them more pain...when people gossip about you and listen to lies because it makes them feel … Continue reading Go Away, Dismay!
Take Heart! Teeny Tiny Accomplishments Go A Long Way!
I have a lot of trouble with self-condemnation. As I child, I wasn't given compliments. Instead, my faults were constantly highlighted. I have lived with the fear of failure for so long, that anxiety has become a companion for pointing out my imperfections. This is no way to live! I'm learning not to judge myself. … Continue reading Take Heart! Teeny Tiny Accomplishments Go A Long Way!
Stand Tall…Speak Truth!
MY GOD needs no defending, but I consider it PURE JOY when people: mock me, lie about me, make fun of me, and turn their backs against me; their reason being that I am proud to SPEAK TRUTH aligning with the scripture breathed by MY MAKER! My strength lies in JESUS! Yes, my confidence is … Continue reading Stand Tall…Speak Truth!
Congratulations to The Silver Lining Valentine Winners!
Congratulations to Kathy, the Facebook page winner of THE SILVER LINING VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY! Thank you to everyone who entered! Thank you to those who 'liked,' 'shared,' and joined "The Silver Lining" Facebook page: www.facebook.com/angelaslittleattic. Additional congratulations to Laura, the subscriber winner of THE SILVER LINING PRACTICALLY IDENTICAL SURPRISE VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY! Thank you to those … Continue reading Congratulations to The Silver Lining Valentine Winners!
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