Gifts

“A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” Proverbs 18:16 KJV This verse was shared with me…it reminded the person of me. I don’t know why.  She said it had something to do with wherever I go, I seem to be the person to go to for advice and answers.  … Continue reading Gifts

By Grace

I was pregnant with my third child.  Now, I must admit, I was not the typical joyful pregnant woman. I was mean and hateful. Every day, I fought the urge to hurt myself. I struggled with depression daily. As soon as the baby came, I was fine. But while the child was growing in my … Continue reading By Grace

New Wine

New wine…we ask God to make us new wine; a new life with new meaning, part of His vine, a branch to bring forth new fruit.  Oh, but at the pain we face when being made into new wine.  We must be crushed in the press.  Left to ferment, uncared for by natural eyes.  We … Continue reading New Wine

This Cup

”saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.“ ‭‭Luke‬ ‭22‬:‭42‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I’m in a bit of a place, and have been for a while now. My thoughts have been on this bitterness I’ve been drinking, begging for it to be removed.  Or perhaps for … Continue reading This Cup

My Soul

“It is well with my soul…” (Horatio Spafford “When Peace Like a River”) Do we have the humility to claim that statement? Pride often prevents us from accepting blessings. Does that sound odd to you? Wouldn’t you think that pride deserves accolades? Pride is boastful, after all, right? Pride puffs up, right? So wouldn’t blessings … Continue reading My Soul

One

“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ (‭KJV‬‬) “Your calling”… we each have our gift that contributes to the one body of the Bride of Christ. Some are given the gift of prophecy, others the gift of service…some people can speak in … Continue reading One