Articles categorized in "Growth in Christ "

• Freed, To Be All God Created You to Be

  A Struggle Shared Can Set You Free

  It began as a dream, which stirred within me a word for one, then evolved into a message for many.     In the dream, I s... read more

• Above All...

  Let Your "Yes" Be Yes, and Your "No" No

  There are two times a year, I am faithful to post here. In January, to help kickstart the new year. Then again, towards the end of... read more

• No Fruit On The Vines

  When God Brings Us Through Seasons of Winter

  I love vineyards and the imagery Jesus uses in John 15, when He declares, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in ... read more

• When Jesus Asks Us to Lay Down Our Lives

  The Hardest Part About Being A Christian

  What is the hardest part about being a Christian? For me, it is the necessary daily dying. The putting to death of sin and self. A... read more

• When Life Gives You More Than You Can Handle -Part 2

  How My Heroes Overcome Adversity

  Last week, I went to visit family in Arizona. My dad was scheduled for surgery, and I wanted to keep him and my mom company during... read more

• When Life Gives You More Than You Can Handle

  God's Opportunity to Grow Up

  Twenty-five years ago my husband and I began the greatest adventure of our lives.    With a moving van chock-full of eve... read more

• Extreme Makeover - God's Edition

  The Mess that Leads to Beauty

  Are you a fan of home makeover shows? I am. My favorite was Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. I loved to watch Ty Pennington and his... read more

• When God Speaks - Part 2

  Will You Follow

  Muscle spasms. Have you ever experienced them? They're awful.   They began Monday evening. A chronic back problem. I stretche... read more

• When God Speaks

  Are You Listening

  I love my dad! He taught me the value of hard work. Plus, he passed on to me the essential life skills of golfing, rifle shooting,... read more

• Walking With Jesus

  Growth through Revelation and Surrender

  “What would you say is the first step towards becoming a Christian?”   I was asked this question, many years ago,... read more