Posted in Abundant Gifts from the Word, Inspiration, Recommended Resources on Mar 30th, 2009
For nearly 2 years now, I have been writing daily devotionals for Today’s Christian Woman’s online site that are delivered via email. They are reportedly their most-opened email newsletter.
I am pleased to make those available to you as well, as “Abundant Gifts from the Word.”
Every day, until you decide to stop it, you can receive [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from the Word, Inspiration, Notes from Gospel of John study on Mar 20th, 2009
I’ve been attending an amazing Bible study taught by a woman in my church, Cathy Deddo, who does “manuscript studies.” That’s where the Bible passages are printed out in manuscript form, no verses delineated, just lines for reference points.
We’re studying the Gospel of John. I would like to share insights from this study here on [...]
Posted in Inspiration on Jan 26th, 2009
Rick Warren is the author of the wildly popular The Purpose-Driven Life and other books.
His books have brought his fame and fortune, what most people think they want.
But recently, he’s also had to deal with cancer.
Here’s how Rick Warren is dealing with all of his abundant gifts … including, the “gift” he never wanted. (Excerpted [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Inspiration, Meditations on Dec 24th, 2008
I hope you enjoy this story from Abundant Gifts, appropriate for Christmas.
May the life-giving light of the Savior, Jesus, shine in all your darkness, and bring you the gifts only the Savior can give: love, joy, peace, hope and abundant life forever!икони
Posted in Inspiration on Dec 8th, 2008
Yesterday at my church, the Scripture reading was from Luke 1:5-17.
Something struck me in the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah that I never saw before.
Here’s part of the passage:
When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Inspiration, Stories on Sep 27th, 2008
This past Easter, I bought an Easter lily. I love Easter lilies. Love the sweet aroma , the strong stem and glossy, symmetrical leaves.
Every year at Easter our church gives the opportunity to buy a lily plant in honor of someone who has “gone before” as witness to the resurrection. I bought mine in memory [...]
Posted in Inspiration on Aug 22nd, 2008
“The LORD directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?”-Proverbs 20:24
Recently I accidentally sent an email out to the “wrong” group of people.
Not only was it sent to the wrong group (in addition to the right group), but the subject line was truncated. Looked very sloppy, and I felt mortified. (I’m [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts Newsletter, Inspiration, Stories on Mar 23rd, 2008
I want to share a message with you that puts some perspective on the meaning of Easter … at least for me.
So click on the little player button, and sit back to listen to “Sick to Death” from Abundant Gifts … it’s only 4 minutes, 5 seconds long.
(And I would love to hear your response, [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Inspiration, Stories on Feb 27th, 2008
Thanks for everyone’s comments! See if you think this one is an improvement….
Posted in Inspiration, Stories on Feb 27th, 2008
Okay, this is my first video, so don’t laugh too hard!
The video itself is a gift: I borrowed the video cam from a friend, who also graciously uploaded it for me.
So please watch this 2-minute video and please, rate it–it may help me win a contest and learn how to become a best-selling author! (What [...]
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