-
Search this Blog
Look for posts on a subject, Bible verse or quotation.
-
I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
_______________
Share your thoughts
I welcome your input. Please, be gracious and kind.
You own your opinions, but it’s my blog. I reserve the right to delete any comments that are, in my opinion, offensive, degrading, off-topic or inappropriate.
By commenting, you grant me the right to post your comments.
By continuing your navigation here, you consent to the use of cookies and the collection of your IP address to help with the measurement of the traffic on this site.
Category Archives: Door of opportunity\
I Want To
Just about 20 years ago, our son came home from church camp and declared, “I want to be a disciple.” I want to . . . . . . follow Jesus. I want to pray, study the Word, … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\, Foundation of faith
Tagged a little child, disciple, Matthew 18:3
2 Comments
I Can and I Will
God passes out new assignments, unexpected assignments. One of mine started with a simple desire to play the recorder. The simplicity appealed to me, plain wood with no moving parts. I mentioned it to my husband, and … Continue reading
I Can’t and I Won’t
God’s plan isn’t about what you can’t do; it is all about what you can do. True, you can’t do it all. But you are created to do many things, and to do them well. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) … Continue reading
A Good Model
A model of fine fashion, great hair and flawless makeup, or . . . Titus 2:7 (ESV) Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works. Both take discipline. One has eternal value.
Posted in Door of opportunity\, Window on our culture
Tagged fashion, good works, model, Titus 2:7
1 Comment
Still, and Better Looking
“Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still.“ Have Thine Own Way, Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907 Molded by God . . . can’t look better than that. But I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\, Foundation of faith
Tagged Adelaide A Pollard, Have Thine Own Way Lord, yielded
Comments Off on Still, and Better Looking
I Want to Look Good
Workday mornings, standing in front of my closet, looking in the mirror: Me: I want to look good. I want to be a good reflection on you, Lord. God: Do you want to LOOK good, or BE … Continue reading
Spirit Filled? Or Spirit Emptied?
1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NIV) Do not quench the Spirit. I always thought that verse was second person singular: “Don’t you quench the Spirit in yourself.” I was wrong. God: Criticizing someone filled with the Spirit is like … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Filled with the Spirit, Quench the Spirit
Comments Off on Spirit Filled? Or Spirit Emptied?
This Space Is Spirit-Filled
Watchman Nee gives us a very good reason to be filled with the Spirit. “Let God but occupy all the space himself, and what room is left for the evil one?“ Watchman Nee was a 20th century … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged Filled with the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Watchman Nee
Comments Off on This Space Is Spirit-Filled
Spirit Filled. Not.
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged Acts 4:31, Filled with the Spirit, Holy Spirit
Comments Off on Spirit Filled. Not.
Spirit-Filled Women . . . and Men
Joel 2:28-29 (NIV) I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged Holy Spirit, Joel 2:28-29, Pentecost
Comments Off on Spirit-Filled Women . . . and Men