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Guest Post by Amy Lively and Book Giveaway
I met Amy at She Speaks, Proverbs 31's Speaker and Writer conference. We participated on the same speaking group and I instantly loved her heart... and the passion behind her unique ministry. You'll be inspired by her testimony. She is graciously offering a copy of her awesome book "How to Love Your Neighbor" to one of our readers. Just comment on this blog and we will enter your name for the Giveaway. We'll announce the winner next week. Enjoy! Stop Praying for Your Neighbors Sitting on my Continue Reading
Procrastination: Delaying God’s Best {Atlanta Journal Constitutional Column}
An interesting story is told of Col. Joahnn Gottlieb Rall, commander of the Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey, during the Revolutionary War. It is reported that the colonel was playing chess when a courier brought a letter containing an urgent message stating that Gen. George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rall, engrossed by his game, put the missive in his pocket, choosing to read it at a later time. His procrastination, however, proved to be his doom. When Washington Continue Reading
The Big C – In God’s Waiting Room
I looked at the clock and grew increasingly impatient. I had been sitting at the doctor's waiting room for almost an hour. I knew horrible Atlanta traffic would follow me all the way home. If I lingered a little longer, I would certainly be late for carline. After what seemed to be another hour, the door finally opened and I heard my name. After checking in with the nurse, I was escorted to the room where the doctor would see me. Waiting again. One year. It had been one year since my last Continue Reading
Finding Peace in the Midst of the Storms – Atlanta Journal Constitution Column
Shortly after midnight on Oct. 23, hurricane Patricia became the strongest Pacific hurricane on record in the Americas. My phone started buzzing with texts from my family and friends that morning, since my name was soon to be associated with the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Pacific coast. I watched as real-time videos of the horrific storm popped on my computer screen, praying for the areas on its path. As it turned out, Patricia’s intensity decreased very quickly as the storm’s Continue Reading
When Things Don’t Turn Out as Planned
Passage: Isaiah 55:8-11 Key Verses: “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:10-11 “Did you do your best, honey?” “Yes, mommy, I did” she quietly said. “Did you study Continue Reading
