Devotions
Cheers
Posted: 5:00 am on May 03, 2013 by Brenda Wood
During the Special Olympics, the TV cameras caught some parents on the sidelines mimicking every movement, every step and every breath their children took and then cheering wildly when they finished the race. You could tell their hearts were leaping with joy and encouragement … Read more
Devotions
You Don’t Have to Be a Writer
Posted: 5:00 am on May 02, 2013 by Brenda Wood
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a great read. This historically true novel documents the German occupation of the Guernsey Islands during World War 2. Read it and tell me what you think! The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society … Read more
Devotions
May I?
Posted: 5:59 am on May 01, 2013 by Brenda Wood
And he said, Oh, my Lord, I pray You, send by the hand of [some other] whom You will [send]. (Exodus 4:13, AMP) And look at Gideon in Judges 6:15. Gideon said to Him, Oh Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Did you ever … Read more
Devotions
What’s the Catch?
Posted: 5:00 am on April 30, 2013 by Brenda Wood
Did you hear about the guy who went to the dentist to get new dentures? His insurance was denied and he only had a dollar on him... so he wound up with buck teeth. ; ) We get what we pay for but sometimes … Read more
Devotions
Wise Words
Posted: 5:00 am on April 29, 2013 by Brenda Wood
One of the first books I read as a new Christian was ‘The Pursuit of Holiness’ by Jerry Bridges. Jerry Bridges is an evangelical Christian author, speaker and staff member of The Navigators. He’s written several books, including The Pursuit of Holiness, which has … Read more
Devotions
Where Are You?
Posted: 5:00 am on April 28, 2013 by Brenda Wood
This is from Acts chapter 9:1-6 SAUL’S PLANS: Meanwhile Saul still drawing his breath hard from threatening and murderous desire against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest And requested of him letters to the synagogues at Damascus [authorizing him], so … Read more
Devotions
Where Do You Serve?
Posted: 5:36 am on April 27, 2013 by Brenda Wood
My husband Ron served by fixing things and helping people in every way he could. Mostly I teach, sometimes in a class, a seminar or a conference and sometimes with my writing. Ron and I enjoyed sharing our successes and failures. We delighted in … Read more
Devotions
Fear Is a Liar
Posted: 5:31 am on April 26, 2013 by Brenda Wood
Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are your own fears.--Rudyard Kipling. Just in case you are afraid of something…know this. You do not need to be! So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for … Read more
Devotions
Just for Laughs
Posted: 5:29 am on April 25, 2013 by Brenda Wood
Most people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pew. Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers. The Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close. People want the front of the bus, … Read more
Devotions
Who Said So?
Posted: 5:54 am on April 24, 2013 by Brenda Wood
If I was a car, I’d be traded in for a newer model. I've got bumps, dents, scratches & some of my body parts are missing. My parking lights are dim and I can’t shift into high gear any more. But I am not … Read more
Devotions
Shingles
Posted: 5:52 am on April 23, 2013 by Brenda Wood
The Doctor’s receptionist asked Bill what he had. “'Shingles,” says he. She wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later the nurse's aide followed the same routine, but also took his height and weight. … Read more
Devotions
Will You Be Missed?
Posted: 5:48 am on April 22, 2013 by Brenda Wood
I've only one life; it soon will be gone. What will remain of the things that I've done? Will I be remembered as someone who cared? Someone who sympathized? Someone who shared? Am I so obsessed with desire to succeed that my eyes are … Read more
Devotions
Give Your All
Posted: 5:00 am on April 21, 2013 by Brenda Wood
Today, let’s thank the plowers of our life. First, the snow plowers like my nephew Bert who spends incredible hours shoving snow off our roads so we can safely travel Canadian winter highways. Next, farmers (like my Dad) who till their fields so we … Read more
Christian Living
Say ‘No’ or ‘Go’ Then Let It Go
Posted: 2:13 pm on April 20, 2013 by Dionna Sanchez
Whenever an invite, opportunity, obligation, or something similar comes up – I go through quite the mental battle in my head if it’s something I really don’t want to do or dread doing. You might think, “Why doesn’t she just say “no?” Well, you … Read more
Devotions
Are You Innoculated?
Posted: 5:56 am on April 20, 2013 by Brenda Wood
It’s the fad now to refuse needle inoculation against mumps, measles and even polio. Apparently we prefer red measles that can kill or blind, mumps that may cause sterility and polio that cripples or kills. Under these guidelines we’d take lock jaw instead of … Read more
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