Last week I wrote about the power of encouragement. (Click here to read it.) I gave a challenge for all to arise to the calling of cheerleader and to be spirit-raisers for one another. We will probably never know the impact of our encouragement, but it is a wonderful privilege to be a part of Hebrews 12:24-25. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one a

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 12:24-25 After many weeks at home, we are looking for little day trips to add some sort of adventure to our lives. Last week our drive took us to my hometown of Thomaston, Georgia. For me this little cotton mill town holds a bulk of my extended fa

“We continually share in the death of Jesus in our own bodies, so that the resurrection life of Jesus will be revealed through our humanity.” 2 Corinthians 4:10 Simple words stick out and catch my attention like a billboard waiting to be noticed. One simple word can change your perspective if you allow your attention to be caught. In scripture, it is words like nevertheless, therefore and suddenly that cause me to pause and ponder the words wrapped around that one word or phr

As I sat to write this morning, I felt nudged to look for a previous writing. I didn’t even know what I was looking for, but this title caught my eye. This blog brings to light two things that God is doing in my life during this pandemic that we are all experiencing. One is the way that He is calling us to pause, listen and watch. “All creation praises Him.” “Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs.” Psalm 66:4 J