spiritual warfare – 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

No Shame, No Game!

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 Many people are familiar with the first stanza of that verse: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted… We see it on cards and mugs and journals and throw blankets like this one from CBD. That’s great, but […]

by Linda

Be Like the Buffalo

It’s a tradition in our family~ When I drive my kids back to college, I go to chapel with them. It has never failed; God always speaks to me powerfully, usually to confirm something He has been teaching me. When I took Lilly back to school in Springfield after fall break a couple of weeks […]

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

What if?

I live 25 miles from an old military installation, now used for training Reserve-men. As the crow flies, we are much closer. Military helicopters fly low, back and forth over our home, most of the year. I never quite get used to it. In the back of my mind, I remember that they are here […]