Boasting

“Anyone who likes to brag is asking for trouble.”  Psalm 17:19b This verse conjured up many times in my life when I’ve had proud moments (bragged about something). I’m talking about those moments when almost as soon as I bragged about something, BAM…the opposite...

Needing to be Sold (Souled) Out!

Paul and Barnabas.  Stephanie and Holly.  Similarity?  Just being sent. We do need some prayers.  PLEASE. As you may recall Holly and I are Alabama Bound! (May 19th journal entry.) It is all a God thing I know. I KNOW! But lately I’ve been feeling a bit like Jonah....

Woohoo!!

Acts 11 reminds me of the chorus in the children’s song “Jesus Loves the Children of the World”.  It says, “Red, brown, yellow, black and white they are precious in His sight.  Jesus loves the little children of the world.” It is doesn’t matter the color of your skin,...

Shoes to Fill

As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter pulled him up and said, “Stand up! I’m a human being just like you!” Acts 10:25-26 Today, July 9th, will be a day of mixed emotions for our family. First of all, it is Jany’s...

God said it was okay.

When I read Acts 10:9-16, a couple of things came to my mind. First of all, when I read the name Cornelius, I immediately thought of my grandpa (my mom’s dad).  He was Neil or Neily to most, but to me he was just Grandpa.  I loved that man!  He’d let me tinker in his...