I usually think most people have heard of resources I'm familiar with, but I was surprised to share The Bible Project with a friend recently, only to discover she'd never heard of it. What?? If you enjoy deep diving into the rich depths of God's Word AND you love videos, then you're going to go crazy for The Bible Project. Some of my favorite videos are ones that overview books of the … [Read more...]
God Doesn’t Give “Busy Work”
I’m sure you are familiar with the concept of “busy work.” It’s the work given in an educational setting that keeps the students occupied for a period of time but doesn’t contribute much to the overall educational goals. Teachers use it when they need to work with smaller groups of students. Or when they need to get paperwork done. I think we’ve all experienced this at one time or another. But a … [Read more...]
Sacrifice
According to Dictionary.com the definition of SACRIFICE is: To surrender or give up, or permit injury or disadvantage to, for the sake of something else. I love that definition. It means letting go of (surrendering) our own plans, ambitions, or desires, for the sake of someone else. Essentially it means dying to ourselves. After writing over forty books, I've realized that SACRIFICE ends up … [Read more...]
One of my new favorite things
I recently received a gift, and while I knew it was a Bible, I had no idea what kind of Bible it was—and how addictive it was going to be! Have you ever heard of the Filament Bible? As the website describes, the Filament Bible combines the simple elegance of a premium Bible with the powerful capabilities of your mobile device. You get the best reading experience a print Bible … [Read more...]
$20 Bill from Heaven
Ever had one of those moments when the veil between this world and the next seems to lift ever so slightly, and you feel a "hug" from Eternity? That happened to me in November 2014 with a $20 bill, of all things. And God kindly reminded me of that gift again when I ran across that $20 bill in my drawer this weekend. I was out running errands that Monday over seven years ago now. … [Read more...]
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