Category Archives: Inspiration

Raise the Bar

The 2021 Olympics are looming! Between July 23 and August 8, we will be awed by new world records, stories of overcomers, and testimonies of perseverance. We will watch and cheer wildly as athletes compete and attempt the ‘never been … Continue reading

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Who Qualifies?

The 2021 Summer Olympics are looming and nations around the world are deciding who qualifies to participate in this elite event. I got to thinking … if I were to compete in the Olympics, what sport would I pursue? I … Continue reading

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Well-Chosen Words

This week you are receiving my 100th “Wednesday Whisper”! My aim is to keep ‘the whisper’ brief, sending a word of encouraging Scripture with practical application and a smattering of smiles. Focusing on the theme of brevity, I was reminded … Continue reading

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Do You See It?

The book of Esther is unique in that it contains no religious concepts or vocabulary. God is not named or alluded to, but does that mean He was not present? The melodramatic, true story of Queen Esther is wrought with … Continue reading

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Draw Swords

At church camp many years ago, we played a game called Draw Swords. As a Scripture verse was given, kids frantically flipped Bible pages. The first to find the text would stand and read it. God’s Word, AKA our sword … Continue reading

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Rest and Recovery

Tired? Feeling weighed down with life’s burdens? Jesus offers us these encouraging words. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I … Continue reading

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Overwhelmed No More

After writing last week’s blog, an amazing thing happened. I should not have been surprised, after all, I had just written about how sometimes God fights our battles when we are feeling overwhelmed. But when you experience it personally and … Continue reading

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Overwhelmed?

Can you say Jehoshaphat? Nice. Now, who was he and what did he do? Jehoshaphat was one of the kings of Judah who, in his troubles, cried out for God’s help. Smart man. When he learned that armies from three … Continue reading

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Conquer Complaining

As I consider the children’s story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, I hear a little girl complaining. Too hot, too cold, too big, too little, too hard, too soft. Instead of being grateful for the bowls of porridge, chairs, … Continue reading

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Who Will You Call?

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unsure what to do next? Even Jesus, in His human form, sought the Father. In Him, Jesus found strength and guidance. If Jesus, the Son of God, called on the Father God, how much more should we? … Continue reading

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