being wise – Growing Graceful

by Linda

When Should You Make the Decision?

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 How do you preface your time with God? How do you prepare your heart […]

by Linda

Stem the Tide

I have adopted a practice the past few years. When I am in a thrift shop and run across an item I know is used in witchcraft or a book that is tied to the occult, I purchase that item and then dispose of it. I can’t stand to leave it in the store for […]

by Linda

Hunting Loose Ends

What does it take to be prepared for hard times? Is it possible to know that when tests come, we will do more than survive? That we can actually thrive? When being bombarded by new cultural norms, how do we keep from being swept away? How do we filter all of the information and opinions […]

by Linda

God Appointments

She was lamenting their financial position going into retirement and saying that maybe she should have made different educational choices. Maybe she should have worked a different job. I sat and listened patiently, and then I told her, “You ask God what restaurant to eat at. I know you seek at least as much guidance […]

by Linda

Not a Hint; Burn the Ships

At the time of the Civil War, the North had a naval ship yard in Norfolk, Virginia, which they were dedicated to protecting from the Confederate forces. In 1861, Virginia succeeded to the South, and the Federal forces began to clear their ships out of the ship yard, but they could not evacuate the retired […]