Recently a friend of mine gave my daughter a beautiful handmade gift to express thanks to me?!!? Her statement to me was ‘I know how much you love your daughter and I thought that giving her this gift would bless
Make your own Encouragement jar with Scripture
Our church frequently puts together sunshine baskets for those who are sick or in need of encouragement. A few months ago items were being collected for three baskets. In the past I have put in small devotional books or other
Speaking with a demonstration of the Spirit's power
I have been asked to speak at a ladies’ event this spring. Some of you readers may be seasoned speakers but I am new at this public speaking thing. The most speaking I have done is through drama team in
Sharing the Word through Christmas gifts
Christmas is a time of giving…. How many people do we feel obligated to give to and struggle to find a meaningful gifts? Teachers? neighbors? coworkers? acquaintances? I dislike feeling unprepared for the holidays and don’t like the idea of
Ministry Moment in McDonalds
Yesterday I was out on usual errands with my two young children (age 2 and 3 1/2). After grocery shopping and a stop at my business supply store I promised them a trip to the playground but it was a