Humble: H-U-M-B-L-E

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:11                 Years ago, I was discussing with a friend of mine how I was upset about getting passed over and not receiving the credit I felt I was due.  I commented on me and humility.                 This … Continue reading Humble: H-U-M-B-L-E →

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Melissa with Big Bryanphoto by Angela Fields Melissa and Emma the TerriblePhoto by Angela Fields Cumberland Hike Outside Chattanooga, TN Enterprise South- Atlas Trail, Chattanooga, TN Sunflower Farm Ooltewah TennesseePhoto by Angela Fields Melissa and Angela Scuba diving in HondurasApril 2018

Banish Fear

Melissa and AngelaHonduras 2018 “Don't fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine." Isaiah 43:1 Scuba diving has been on my bucket list long before it was called a bucket list. So when the opportunity arose to dive while on my cruise, I jumped for it. Honduras, according to … Continue reading Banish Fear →

Age is Irrelevant to God

It is a beautiful Sunday.  Bright sun, clear blue skies, and a gentle breeze.  I can hear the laughter and music from the pool in the complex, and someone is grilling over the fence.  I am watching all this from my bedroom window. I am inside on this beautiful day doing homework. Math homework to … Continue reading Age is Irrelevant to God →

New Wineskin, New Wine

And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, new wine must be poured into new wineskins" (Luke 5:37-38). I made some decisions this week about some things that I want to accomplish … Continue reading New Wineskin, New Wine →

God is in the Details

And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is … Continue reading God is in the Details →

Clear Boundaries Make Cheerful Givers

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV I enjoyed lunch with some co-workers at one of my absolute favorite restaurants.  We had taken advantage of the weather and walked to the restaurant. Belly … Continue reading Clear Boundaries Make Cheerful Givers →

You Hold the Key

“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19 ESV I stopped by my friend's place of business one afternoon to drop off a package.  I went into the … Continue reading You Hold the Key →