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Paper Dolls and Cookie Cutters

Paper Dolls and Cookie Cutters

“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Deuteronomy 6:5

“Who asked you to be like everyone else?” The voice came quietly. With strength. Passionately. His voice. The Spirit of God’s. Right into my heart. I was leaving the room where I had been praying. Not just praying. Walking. Back and forth like I like to do in the big empty room. Crying out to God. This time crying also. When I was done, I w...

The Radiant Woman

“Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 ESV

She was one of the most beautiful women I had ever seen. I can’t deny it. I stared at her. I don’t usually stare at people. I try not to anyway. I don’t make a habit of it, let’s just say. But I couldn’t help myself. She didn’t look like the typical “beautiful” cover-of-a-fashion-magazine, plastic-y “perfect” American woman. Not that I could see anyway. No “perfect” fancy clothing. No “perfect” makeup....

The Hand of God

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7

When a sister in the Lord with a disability told me how she had to repent before God and apologize to her caregiver for pushing away her caregiver’s hand which her caregiver had reached out to her in an effort to help her, the Holy Spirit moved sweetly, tenderly on my heart as unexpected words gushed from my mouth.

“The next time yo...

The Thirsty Dog Testimony

The Thirsty Dog Testimony

“I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land.” Psalm 143:6

“As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.” Psalm 42:1

If you don’t believe you and I can’t be inspired by a thirsty dog, think again. Or, better yet, hear this little testimony. My beagle dog Speckles, now about 14.5 and recently diagnosed with probable lymphoma compounded by other health issues who is doing remarkably well considering, h...

Don’t Miss Your Opportunities

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 ESV

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Mt. 5:16

Everywhere I turn it seems someone is hurting, suffering, troubled, challenged, crying, grieving, sick, dying, depressed, discouraged, facing hurdles, obstacles, trials beyond measure, tribulations beyond description, abuse, etc.

God has giv...

The Greatest Wedding of All

The Greatest Wedding of All

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Proverbs 31:25

Ever considered how much love, time, care, money, dedication, commitment, devotion, thought, help from others, conversation, planning, appointments, investment, etc. women often place in preparing for their weddings, for their marriages to their husband-to-be’s, for their lives they will set apart for the men they love? One morning, I plopped down onto the edge of my bed,...

Little Rhyme with a Mighty Message

Little Rhyme with a Mighty Message

“Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.” Deuteronomy 13:4

“Hey, you just follow the Lord,” I told my friend. “Let Him lead, and He’ll provide all that you need.” I had woken from a much needed nap, was still drowsy, and was somewhat surprised by what tumbled from my mouth. How it rhymed anyway. Maybe not so surprised by the message. I preach it often, do...

The Strength to Love

The Strength to Love

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” 1 John 4:8

“And above all these things put on charity [love], which is the bond of perfectness.” Colossians 3:14

“Thank you for giving me the strength to love,” I prayed as I walked along with once fast Esther the dog yet to be adopted walking behind me as I hurried along that warm South Carolina fall day. Wow. I listened to the words I had prayed. The strength to love. That’s what it takes sometimes to love, doesn’...

Feeling Insignificant?

Feeling Insignificant?

“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?” Luke 15:4

Ever feel totally insignificant in the grand scheme of things, like no matter how much you might love the Lord and desire to serve Him and to be used by Him, that whatever you do in your everyday life doesn’t seem to count compared with what everyone else who believes in Christ is doing? I...

Update & Prayer Request

Hello everyone,

Just a little update on me & Walk by Faith Ministry….As much as I didn’t want to leave Virginia where I evacuated with 10 of the ministry’s special needs and senior rescued dogs and where God blessed me with family, friends, and numerous ministry opportunities, I am now settled back in South Carolina for the time being with the hope and belief He will send me back to the VA/DC area in the future for more ministry there.

His Spirit has led me into a season of rest and preparati...