Category Archives: God’s Love
Mystery Solved!
I was sitting at my desk when Veronica, a fourth grader in my school choir, walked into my room after school. She said in a worried voice, “Look at my chin. I woke up this morning with this on my … Continue reading →
Have You Ever Been Tagless?
When you feel invisible and hopeless, Christ is always there. He sees you. He is there to help. Relax. He loves you unconditionally. His love will give you the hope you need to succeed. Continue reading →
Love Overflow – Part 7 Conclusion
We can reach out to one person at a time. Sow the seeds of the Spirit. God doesn’t want to fill your life with a little love, a little peace, a little joy, or tiny bit of self-control. Rather, … Continue reading →
What’s In Your Pocket? (Love Overflow – Part 6)
Casper Reynolds loved wildflowers. So much so, that he was known for carrying around seeds in his pocket. While walking along his large property, he would often toss out a handful or two here, scatter a handful or two there. … Continue reading →
Love Overflow Part 5 (Take Love the Challenge!)
Let God’s love overflow into my workplace. Steve Sjogren and Dave Ping say in their book, Outflow, that my job is more than a way to pay my bills; it provides the resources for overflow and the opportunity for overflow … Continue reading →
Mission ‘Love-Overflow’ … Is it Impossible? (Love Overflow Part 4)
Remember the television show, Mission Impossible? I used to love that show! In the late 60’s and even in the 70’s, I couldn’t wait to sit in front of the tube and wait for the opening theme music. I wanted … Continue reading →
You Can’t Force Someone to Love (Love Overflow – Part 3)
Have you ever tried to force someone to love? See if you recognize any of these tactics: You say or do something nice so they will say or do something nice in return. You give them the silent treatment so … Continue reading →
What’s Circling Over Your Head? Love Overflow Part 2 (Loving Your Family)
Have you ever had the feeling that instead of your words entering your listener’s ears, they were making a detour somewhere in outer space? Family conversations can be like that sometimes. In my house, when everyone gets excited, it’s common … Continue reading →
Love Overflow Part 1 – Continued
Come exercise with me. Place your hands together in front of your chest, palms inward. Now slowly move them forward, open, and away from your body. Now say, “OVERFLOW.” Let’s do it again. Great job! Thanks for helping me. That … Continue reading →
Love Overflow Part I (Loving God)
What does coffee and love have in common? When I was very small, I visited my grandparents often. When my Pawpaw (My Dad’s father) would come home from work in the evenings, my Bigmama would have his coffee ready. He … Continue reading →
What Are You Juggling? (Balance)
You say there’s never enough time? Does it feel as though some secret agency has hired you to be a Master juggler? Do you feel the pressure that comes with trying to keep every ball in the air? Does it … Continue reading →
4 Simple Ways to Get God’s Favor (Part 4 of 4)
I am so tickled as I begin this post. What started out as a simple story about how God took care of me during the recent concert season has blossomed into a four part mini-series, complete with commercial interruptions! Thank … Continue reading →
4 Simple Ways to Get God’s Favor (Part 3 of 4)
We all like favor. “Uh, could you do me a favor?” “Could you do me a little favor?” “I hate to bother you, but could you… ?” God’s favor has another name. It’s called Grace. It’s not based on our … Continue reading →
4 Simple Ways to Get God’s Favor (Part 2 of 4)
To recap, I was taking my school choir to perform at the Museum of Science and Industry. A little late but finally in route, we had settled back to relax when my assistant turned to me and said that she … Continue reading →
4 Simple Ways to Get God’s Favor (The Beginning of the Story – Part 1 of 4)
What does God’s favor have to do with the holiday concert season? Oh, simply… EVERYTHING!!!!!! It was the morning of our annual pilgrimage to sing at the Museum of Science and Industry. I had my list. I checked it … Continue reading →
Put a Lid on It!
Have you ever had someone to call you on the phone, or pull you to the side, then use you as their personal dumping ground? I have. They dumped all of their negative opinions, complaints, and gossip right into my … Continue reading →
Spoiled Rotten
What my Bigmama lacked in things and money, she more than made up for in love. She had a heart as big as Texas and boy how she poured out her love on me. I was spoiled rotten, although you … Continue reading →
Baby Steps (Determination)
I promised myself that I would write a blog as often as possible this year, even if it’s only a few lines, because I want to say one encouraging word to someone who might need it. So here’s my … Continue reading →
Laugh!
When was the last time that you laughed so hard that you could barely breathe? Hanging out with my family is like that. Get my brother, dad, and brother-in-law together on a road trip, and you are guaranteed belly laughs. … Continue reading →
Missed Opportunities (Ministry)
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the … Continue reading →
What Does Obedience Have to Do with Love? (Sabotage Part 5)
Do you remember the R&B song, “What’s Love Gotta Do With it?” Well, my song about love is “What’s Obedience Got to Do with It?” The Answer: EVERYTHING!! Everyday, I am painfully aware of times when I am not obedient … Continue reading →
Shaky and Flaky (Sabotage Part 4)
Am I unable to make a decision and stick with it? Should my nickname be Shaky ‘cause I’m flaky? Do I waver back and forth on what I should do like a pendulum on a clock? Do you? Do you … Continue reading →
To Trust or to Lean… That is the Question! (Sabotage Part 2)
I’m discovering that there are so many ways to be your own stumbling block. I’d like to share with you five questions I’ve been thinking about lately. They may be questions you might want to consider as well. Question number … Continue reading →
It’s My Birthday and I’m Celebrating 5 Things!
That’s right, I’m celebrating! I was in the middle of work today when I was overwhelmed with a feeling of gratitude. I stood there thinking about the fabulous truth that God wanted me. Fifty plus years ago today, He allowed … Continue reading →
‘Three-Toes’ Love versus Genuine Love
I know you must be wondering ‘what in the world’ I am talking about. I was thinking about the time when I wanted to wear my open-toed sandals, but had not polished my nails. I didn’t even have time to … Continue reading →
Don’t Give Up! (Determination)
When I was a child, I remember one of the favorite past times of my Texan classmates was to grab an unfortunate victim by the thumb and twist it until the person would fall to their knees and cry “UNCLE!!” … Continue reading →
7 Reasons Why You Shoudn’t Demand Your Way at Any Price
Have you ever heard the saying ‘my way or the highway’? What about the saying, ‘ we try to keep mama happy, ‘cause when mama’s happy, everyone’s happy’? Do you know anyone who lives by the ‘it’s all about me’ … Continue reading →
What Does God See When He Looks at You?
Do you feel like you’re walking through a desert of indecision? Is there someone special in your life who’s approval you are constantly trying to gain? Do you allow the opinions of others to weigh heavily on your heart? Do … Continue reading →
Take Another Look in the Mirror
When you get home today, take another look in the mirror and ask God to let you see yourself the way that He sees you. Don’t be afraid. Hebrews 4:12 -16 says, “For the word of God is living and … Continue reading →
The Eye and Heart Connection
God is teaching me that I see not only with my physical eyes, but with my heart and mind. Whatever I see and believe to be truth, will be reflected in my heart. More importantly, sooner or later I … Continue reading →
What Do You Really Want?
What is your image saying to others? Ask yourself aloud, “What have I been saying by the way that I present myself to others?” We may do and say some foolish things, some harmful and often dangerous things, when … Continue reading →
What a Fellowship (Building a Relationship with God) by Guest Blogger Pastor James R. Flint Jr.
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. 1 Corinthians 1:9 [NIV] I love little children! They know how to crawl into your lap, look up at you with clear, trusting eyes, … Continue reading →
Don’t Worry, Trust! (Hope – Part 2)
There were times when I was tempted to be envious of those who had what I wanted. I could have become comfortable with holding on to anger and hopelessness. Instead, it was the Holy Spirit, God’s gift to those who … Continue reading →
Are You Ready for Christ’s Return?
I was driving along, a few weeks ago, when I glanced in my right side mirror at the warning written on it, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Immediately, my mind went back to when I was seven … Continue reading →
‘Ow-ie’ Testimonials (Learning from Life’s Adversities – Final Part)
I’ve observed that some people wear their scars like badges of honor. Others do their best to cover theirs up. Still, there are some physical scars that can’t be hidden, which force us to deal with them, and move on … Continue reading →
