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Do you ever think God has AmNeSiA?

Do you think God forgot? Oh no, he didn't forget your prayer, I assure you!

Hmm, I don't know--maybe the prayer that is answered more often than any other has just eight words-two words, repeated four times: "Oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God!'                                   

We pray these words as we come to the end of…

Sunshine walks into the room. 

Encouragement is like verbal sunshine . 

It costs nothing, warms hearts and enriches lives.  Truth is, encouragement is a gift to the soul. 

In the middle of the word is courage, which is built from the root word 'cor', meaning heart. 

To live with courage is to live fully from one's heart; indeed, it is more than…

"Who loves ya Baby? Be beautiful...." the tag-line of bald-headed Kojak, tootsie pop in hand. Funny 11-second clip: …

Hear the podcast here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2056f13d/extra-extra-get-your-peace-right-here-march-14-2024

"Extra! Extra! Read all about it," newspaper peddlers shouted, trying to sell papers with breaking news.

Well, I've got some breaking news today - news for you. It is about peace…

No anxiety, Friend. . . God’s got you. 

I wonder as I wonder why God said some of the things he did.

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/d20138c8/what-to-do-with-your-anxiety-march-12-2024

Having read the Bible since I was a little girl, I have oft wondered why God…

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/32f8ba15/takes-two-romans-wrap-31024

Brilliant takes from Romans, two.

'This is one of your top three Morning Briefings ever!' an email came across my screen.

While the encouragement was really great, let's face it - I was just…

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/450680ea/brilliant-takes-from-romans-30724

Brilliant takes from Romans.  March, 2024.

‘Phew!’ I heard one woman sigh.  And I knew what she meant—'this Romans study is finally over.  It was hard--parts of it were dark and a whole bunch of it I did…

Today's podcast is here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/441b0b14/with-love-from-greece-march-5-2024-a-change-up

Perhaps you have heard this -- Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.  Matter of fact, I agree with Helen Keller who made the statement; I want to wring all there is out of…

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1fb1ece3/how-do-you-say-good-bye-romans-16-march-3-2024

Letter writing is mostly a lost art today. Handwritten letters, posted in the daily mail just do not have the instant transmission like text messages and emails, and it seems we have become an impatient lot. Besides, folks can't be…

Listen to this podcast here:   https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1e7a7928/have-you-ever-seen-grace-like-right-before-your-eyes-romans-1513 ;

Once he found it -- or rather, it found him -- Paul was all about the grace of God.  And because he knew that without the grace of God, no one would know either hope or…

"It’s all about the love," he said.  

Come and let me tell you bout a man named Michael.

Listen to this podcast here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1f3e5936/coming-back-from-heaven-he-told-me-this-romans-14

Like yesterday, I remember it. I stepped up to the Post Office…

The mental image has danced in my head all week. . .

Reading through the letter to the Romans can be challenging; understanding takes a little work, but it is worthwhile.

Ha, this morning I taught on Romans chapter 14 via livestream, sitting on the floor of the Salt Lake City Airport. (no paparazzi for my glam moment) The chapter takes some understanding of the culture of the young Roman…

THE STORY OF MABEL

Since we are considering…

Listen to this podcast here:     https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2e3f564f/whats-next-romans-123-8-february-15-2024

In a number of weeks, our Footsteps of Paul group will be on the ground in Greece in search of the man, Paul, who unpacked the gospel and taught us what the Christian life is meant to be. We will actually be in the city…

Since Valentine's Day is an opportunity to express love and affection, what kind of expression might I offer to God, the Source of true love? Hmmm.

Listen to this podcast here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1c6f6aa3/happy-valentines-day-god-21424-romans-121-2

Coffee in hand, I opened my Bible to where I…

Greatness Defined.

Listen to the podcast here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1f93951d/greatness-romans-11-21124

What a lot of hype for today's Super Bowl! While I hope to see my hometown Forty-Niners get the 'w', flashbacks of Montana and Steve Young, about one thing I am clear: no matter the winner, no matter…