One of the great things about my week - Thursday mornings, when I meet with dozens of Jesus lovin' gals for Bible Study. Yes, and have been for the past twenty-eight years. Kay Arthur, co-founder of Precept Inductive Studies, may never know just how the Lord has used her to teach and mentor me through all twenty-eight. At … [Read more...]
Unmet Mentors
I seek the quiet place in the morning. There’s nothing like my sun porch at 5 am to hear the voice of God above the sound of dawn breaking wide open. It’s my time to steep in the word of God, uninterrupted before life begins. It’s also the fellowship time I spend with an unmet mentor, Lettie Cowman. A woman who lived for … [Read more...]
God’s Breath
The Bible can be a pretty intimidating book. This week I spoke with a young woman who told how she experiences peace when she reads the Bible, but isn’t sure how to gain a personal understanding of Scripture. Have you been there? A few years after my conversion, I found I was neglecting the word of God. I couldn’t get past … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name?
Have you ever looked up the meaning of your name? Do you think it defines you? I hated my name when I was in school. Try not to stand out as the only one named "Verna" dressed in auburn hair on bone-skinny frame. As I got older, I grew into my name and was grateful to be someone who didn’t seem to need a last one. Besides, … [Read more...]