Speak Life to the Thirsty
As I sit with this keyboard for another day of 31, I think about what I did yesterday: Showered, brushed my teeth. Replenished my dog’s food and water bowls. Cooked up a mess of grits (‘cause I live in...
View ArticleGlorious {The Elderly Speak Life}
Today’s post is a tribute to my dear friend. Muriel’s legacy testifies that the elderly are image-bearers who are able to inspire and live purposefully. Since I wrote this post in 2013, Muriel has...
View ArticleBlessing the Soul
“The greatest gift my friendship can give to you is the gift of your belovedness.” Henri Nouwen Today’s post is compilation of lovely, encouraging words from the book Embracing Soul Care, Making Space...
View ArticleCheese Stuffed Shells
This weekend’s recipe come from a dear friend who is one of the first people I think of when I think of speaking life. Kristi is a gifted, generous sister who has a passion for Jesus and His Gospel....
View ArticleScripture Speaks Life
O Eternal One, show me how to live according to Your statutes, and I will keep them always. Grant me understanding so that I can keep Your law and keep it wholeheartedly. Guide me to walk in...
View Article“Joy is Multiplied”
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as...
View ArticleWho Is My Neighbor? {Teaching generosity and gratitude}
“I’m a firm believer that an entitlement attitude is in direct correlation to perspective. When you’re only looking and thinking about yourself, you can only see what you want. But when you remove the...
View Article“It Made a Difference for That One”
It’s only noon on Tuesday, and I want to tell you what I’ve seen this morning – Neighbor, I saw you helping the motorist with a flat tire. Friend, I saw you asking your small group to pray because God...
View ArticleWhat It Means to Be Important {A letter to my daughter}
Dear C: Do you remember that conversation we had a few nights ago, right before you went to sleep? It went something like this: You (in a sleepy little whisper): “Mommy has a new job – Mommy is...
View ArticleYours Are The Hands And Feet
On October 1, my intention for this 31 days series was to “speak life,” but as I complete this challenge, I carry with me not my words but yours. When I didn’t want to write anymore, there you were –...
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