Kate said GOAL I’ve had lofty goals throughout my life – and some not so lofty. In the early 90’s my goal was to be published. Man, I thought of nothing else. I wrote, queried, wrote, queried. And, all I ever got were rejections. My goal changed To writing a 365-page devotional. And, I sat… [Read More]
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Five Minute Friday: WELL
Kate said well There is no hard decision here today. I have to write on my most favorite New Testament bible story. Sam at the well. There she was at noontime with her water pot – NO ONE goes to the town well at noon, it is hot and only the “I don’t measure up… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: NAME
Kate said name And, I am going to begin singing a praise song that unravels me every time it is played or sung…ready? \0/ What a beautiful Name it is What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King! You didn’t want heaven without us So Jesus, You brought heaven down… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: Opportunity
Kate said opportunity. I’ve had many over the years and even through a season of rebellion, due to hurt and a broken heart, I have grown and learned from the opportunities (I know) God presented to me. When my husband of 12 years announced he was having an affair back in 1978 I was devastated… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: NEXT
Kate said next. I wasn’t familiar with the very old poem that Elisabeth Eliott often quoted until my cousin and I became “reunited” and began a regular email communication. We were both going through some trials and she told me she had learned to just do “the next thing.” In other words, don’t be much… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: LACK
Kate said lack. Sticking with the first thing that pops into my head… Lack is where I began to learn contentment and made me become extra creative and industrious. My fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Mayfield, used an expression, a quote, all the time. Necessity is the mother of invention. Mrs. Mayfield, you were so very… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: OFFER
Kate said offer. First thought? You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink. Remember, I’m older than you and think of all the old-time sayings. I grew up hearing these things and one’s internal computer keeps them filed for times like these. Offer Jesus offered Sam the Living Water at… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: Measure
Kate said MEASURE I’ve heard people say that God isn’t into numbers – and I think when it comes to church size, and church signs, that statement is true. However, God sure used some precise measurements in His Word. Let’s take a look at a few The first I can think of is the ark…. [Read More]