One winter night my cat darted outside, refused to come back in, and ran from me even though a cold front was quickly dropping the temperature. This morning I could hear her outside the window calling to me. As I got ready for work, she followed me from room to room and called to me … Continue reading God’s Calling
Category: Obedience
God Can Make a Way
Does it ever seem that the circumstances you face are so complicated that there is no way out? No matter which way you turn, you only see trouble. In those moments, we have a tendency to focus on the problem rather than God and His power to conquer any obstacle. When problems arise, we begin … Continue reading God Can Make a Way
God Calling
Last night my cat darted outside and refused to come back even though a cold front was quickly dropping the temperature. This morning as I was getting ready for work I could hear her outside the window calling to me. As I got ready for work, she followed me from room to room and called … Continue reading God Calling
God is with You
Like baseball, life often involves unexpected curveballs coming our way. Just when we think things are going well, something unexpected happens. An accident, a bad report from the doctor, a death, relationship issues, a poor decision, difficulties at work, financial problems, the car breaks down. The list can go on and on. Like a curveball, … Continue reading God is with You
OUR LIFE MIRROR
Imagine for a moment trying to prepare for your day with no mirror. You've applied make-up for years. You know where everything goes, so you can can easily find where to put the mascara, blush, and lipstick. It may even feel as if it's right, but obviously it would not look quite like it should. … Continue reading OUR LIFE MIRROR
Faith in the Dark
As I sat reading, the lights flickered a time or two then went out completely. The skies were clear that night. There wasn’t a storm or strong wind, yet for some strange reason I was suddenly sitting in complete darkness. As I was feeling around for my cell phone, I heard a car door. I … Continue reading Faith in the Dark
Lessons in Obedience
Today is the Second Anniversary of the beginning of Strength Renewed! The time has gone really quickly, and I have been blessed in so many ways. It has been an exciting journey that I would have never imagined myself taking. Blogging has generated friendships that otherwise would not have been possible. Words of encouragement from … Continue reading Lessons in Obedience
Hiding Place
Headaches, back pain or spasms, neck pain or stiffness, and shoulder pain....all signs of carrying a heavy load. During the last few years the trend of women's purse size is growing, and as we all know the larger the bag, the more things we pack in it. Water bottle, cell phone, makeup bag, wallet, photo book, … Continue reading Hiding Place
BUILD AN ARK
Noah did everything just as God commanded him. Genesis 6:22 My family and I just watched the movie "Evan Almighty". Evan was depicted as a modern-day Noah whom God had instructed to build an ark during a drought. He provided the land, the materials, and the tools necessary including an "Ark Building for Dummies" book. … Continue reading BUILD AN ARK
OUR LIFE MIRROR
For if you just listen and don't obey, it is like looking at your face in a mirror but doing nothing to improve your appearance. James 1:23 Imagine for a moment trying to prepare for your day with no mirror. You've applied make-up for years. You know where everything goes, so you can can easily find … Continue reading OUR LIFE MIRROR