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 [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Stories on Dec 25th, 2007
I love this season, with all the celebrations that lend meaning to our lives!
So here’s a quick note to wish you a most blessed holiday season:
A Hannukah full of new light that continues to illuminate your world …
A Christmas overflowing with the gifts only the Savior can give …
A new year blessed with all the [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts from a loving God, Stories on Sep 5th, 2007
This incident falls under the “disguised gift” category–for sure. And yet, even through it all, I can already see evident graces. I’m sure there are more I can’t see now, some I’ll perhaps never see, and some that will unfold.
The gift of this warning could save your life, or the life of a loved one.
Posted in Inspiration, Stories on Jun 23rd, 2007
Andrea Kendrick, of Wheaton,IL, wrote to me this week about what Abundant Gifts has meant to her, and how one of the stories in particular turned around her marriage.
“When I received Abundant Gifts in 1999, I began using it as a daily devotional. I quickly discovered that I was not able to use it [...]
Posted in Inspiration, Stories on May 12th, 2007
“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.”
–Willa Cather
I didn’t expect a gift from God for Mother’s Day this year. But on my usual early morning walk, I came upon a crabapple tree in full, fragrant bloom and a cottontail rabbit peacefully grazing beneath it. As the bunny went about [...]
Posted in Stories on Apr 7th, 2007
The following comes from a friend, Ann Fackler, who with her husband, Mark, often visits Nairobi, Kenya, for various aspects of mission work. I wanted to pass on her story for your Easter reflection.
“I know that my Redeemer lives and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has [...]
Posted in Abundant Gifts Newsletter, Abundant Gifts from a loving God, General, Inspiration, Observations, Stories on Oct 19th, 2006
The latest issue of the Abundant Gifts newsletter can be found at:
http://www.abundant-gifts.com/current_newsletter.html
INÂ THIS ISSUE:
 * A Timely Reminder
 * Don’t worry-Pray!
 * Name of God of the Month:
   Good Shepherd
 * Images of God ss Shepherd
 * Perspectives
 * Abundant Gifts to Relish in October … and more!
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Posted in Observations, Stories on Jul 13th, 2006
The story I have to share with you today is not the story I thought God would write in my life.
You haven’t heard from me in a while, mainly because I’ve been super busy launching a book (MotherStyles: Using Personality Type to Discover Your Parenting Strengths) and a business (helping people get their books written [...]
Posted in Stories on Mar 2nd, 2006
(But Will It Lead to Riches?)
by Diane Eble
It was bedtime one Monday night, and my 10-year-old daughter, Christine, and I were chatting as we often do while she gets ready for bed.
As she brushed her long brown hair, she suddenly said, “Mom, what is the meaning of life? I mean, like, why are we even [...]
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