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Welcome, 2016! But not so fast….what about 2015? 

There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under Heaven~ 

. . . a time to plant, and a time to uproot . . . a time to tear down, and a time to build . . . a time to scatter stones, and a time to gather them . . . a time to keep, and a time to throw away . . . a time to be silent, and a time to speak. from Ecclesiastes 3 

How eloquent are the words of the…

Friends~ I will speak of it in an upcoming Morning Briefing, but I have been sidelined for a while--as my timeline clearly indicates. After being rear-ended on September 21, I have had many back and neck issues--those precluded me and still challenge me, in bending my neck to study and also to type. I welcome your prayers, I covet your prayers, as I will not be knocked out of doing what I believe God purposed me to do--bring the Word of God to whomever will read or listen--in an applicable…

All I can say is “Wow!”   Matthew 14.24-36 



In order to realize great things in your life, you will likely have to risk greatly. 



Even with Jesus. 



I love the beach. And I am content to walk along the edge of the water, and let its occasional cool wave ripple across my feet. And since I sang a song in high school choir that went like this, “Here comes Je-sus, see him walking on the water…he’ll lift you up, and…

Water Walking in the Storm.  Matthew 14.22-27 



Where was Jesus when my husband lost his job, and his courage? 

Where was Jesus when my son was beaten up, attacked from behind, and now has epilepsy? 

Where was Jesus when my wife was diagnosed with cancer? Huh, where was Jesus then? 



Regularly, people look up and think, ‘God, are you there? Do you see what is happening? How could this happen if you love…

Just who were the Twelve?

Water Walking in the Storm.  Matthew 14.22-27

Of Sin and Solitude. Matthew 14.1-13a 

Two things. First, when we are in relationship with other people and choose to sin against them and God, we never sin alone. That is to say, >>>> our sin affects more than just us. 



Second, the passage we are to consider also illustrates that when we are heartbroken by someone’s actions or when something grieves us deeply, >>>> we can choose our response. 



It would…

Thoughts – what do you do with yours?

[I apologize for the gap in Morning Briefings. Behind the wheel of my car, I was rear-ended while at a stoplight on Sept. 21, and unfortunately, the ramifications of it have continued to get worse in my back and neck. It is my highest aim to send instruction, encouragement and inspiration from the Word of God daily; please know when there is an interruption, something has…

Time for a Timeout with God.

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Work, Worship and Honor. 

10/22/2015 12:07:46 AM 

from Matthew 13.47-50 Is work just work, or something far greater? 



Work, Worship and Honor. Matthew 13.47-50 



It was a warm day—hot even—when I met my friend at our nearby harbor. The water seemed to sparkle like dancing crystals in the sunshine, creating a sweet backdrop for meaningful conversation. Into our talk, “Donna” mentioned that she was not yet ready to retire,…

The Value of the Kingdom. Matthew 13.44-46 



Dang, I love a good story! I love it when the guy gets his gal. I love it when the bad guy gets his come-uppance, and I like it even more when the bad guy gets remade into a good guy. Case in point, evil serial killer David Berkowitz, aka Son of Sam who came to trust and follow Jesus Christ.1 Indeed Jesus’ parable about how a little yeast can change the entire composition of a mound of dough just…

In the end, truth wins.  Matthew 13.24-30; 38-43

My mama, who was kinda' old when I was born1, used some antiquated words that found their way into my vocabulary. Like the word 'tarry'. She would say, 'Go ahead and go, but don't tarry!' In other words, 'get right back, don't delay, or I'll worry'. I also took a page out of her book with words she did not say that she believed a lady should not utter, certainly not a Christian lady. The words were not necessarily swear words,…

What about the Sower?  

What do you (want to) see?  Matthew 13.10-17

God’s Big Personality.  Matthew 13.1-9 



The other day in “What do you want—really?” I asked you what you really wanted in order to believe. The hyper-religious Jews had asked Jesus for another sign, remember? Jesus had already done various sorts of miracles, he had taught in the temple, synagogues, in-doors and out-of-doors, to small gatherings and large ones—all, so that folks could hear the message of his Father in Heaven. He taught that they might know,…