PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE | GROWING IN FAITH

"A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps." [Proverbs 16:9] Recently at church my sister in Christ made a reference to God working in our lives and she said, “WHOEVER, WHENEVER, HOWEVER!” This moves me! God’s ways are not our ways and although we may make plans, the Lord orders our steps! I love the story of the woman at the well. Do you think Jesus really wanted a drink? Or was he just starting conversation? The way she ran back to town, she may have not e

"Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." [1 John 4:11] When I reflect on my childhood play time I remember having so much fun dressing up in my mothers heels and fur coat and driving around in our golf cart. I told my husband if what you played as a child was a reflection of who you were supposed to be then I missed my calling because I obviously should have been a rich stay at home wife! Here recently on three separate occasions I have been in discus

"For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come." [Hebrews 13:14] You know what’s good about having a thick southern accent? It doesn’t matter where you are people know where you’re from! It’s thick y’all. Ricky and I were all the way in Ireland years ago and they had no doubts about our home when we opened our mouth. Rayce thought there should be an “A” in cow because when he says it he hears it. There should also be no doubt about our

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." [Joshua 1:9] I was dropping off my daughter at the Junior High School and I was delighted by the smallest action of a fellow student. This young man had to walk in front of my car to get across the drop off line and do you know, he sped up when he realized I was waiting! I feel so often this courtesy is lost in our culture. So many p