faith
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Have you ever done something you were ashamed of? Have you ever said something to your spouse, child or parent you wish you could take back but it’s too late? The damage is done. If you focus on the mistakes you made, any wrong done to you, disappointments and loves lost it’s extremely hard to… Read more
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There comes a time in our lives when we have to make hard, heartbreaking decisions. We have to come to the realization: 1. We can’t change anyone no matter how hard we try, pray, threaten, nag, plead or beg. It’s their choice. Only God can if they allow the Holy Spirit to change their heart.… Read more
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I have to confess that like so many of those in the Bible who though chosen by God, still failed Him. I have failed terribly! I can relate a lot to Peter, always running my mouth when I should be quiet. Boastful, overzealous and a know it all! Peter actually thought he knew more than… Read more
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For almost two years now life as most Americans had previously known it has ceased to exist. The carefree days of living uninhibited by the restraints of our safety and health no longer exist. Fear if we aren’t careful can consume our thoughts and steal every ounce of joy we have. Having been mostly house… Read more
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Off Balance Somehow, with everything that is going on in this world the past few days I have found myself “off balance.” Have you ever felt that way? As if you just weren’t walking straight anymore. You are still getting up everyday and doing what you are supposed to do, but your legs are weak… Read more
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I am not crazy like the world considers or defines crazy, but I am conflicted and fighting a truly real spiritual warfare battle. It rages wildly and strongly. The desire of the enemy is to destroy me and you. He desires to kill our spirit, to keep us from praying. He desires to discourage us… Read more
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I have failed God more times than I can count, but HE has never failed me. I have wallowed in self pity and doubt. I have been disobedient and willful. Demanded my own way. Selfish and ungrateful. Downright foolish and arrogant many times. Knowing I was wrong, knowing I needed help, but refusing to change.… Read more
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Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. Have you ever wanted to inflict hurt on someone because of the pain and hurt they had caused you? Have you ever wanted someone to feel the same hurt or humiliation you felt? I have. I have never known how to deal with rejection, being… Read more
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There comes a time when you have to get honest with God and yourself. YOU have to hear from God and search the word for the truth! YOU have to know that you know! Not because of what someone else told you, but because of what GOD did for you! Read more
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Two years ago, after attending the 10 a.m. Service at The Jefferson Church —Bobby, Memaw and I went to eat at the Braselton, Cracker Barrel. We were feeling great after a powerful sermon and were sure we would beat the church crowd and just slide right into a table at the Cracker without any hesitation.… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 