Category Archives: Holy Spirit

The Pulpit is NO Place for a Policial Agenda

I have been an ordained minister for 30 years. Yes, 30! Whereas I have not been perfect, I do know and adhere to the authority given to ministers who speak messages on behalf of God from the church pulpit. Never, and I mean never, was I ever taught the pulpit is a place for aContinue reading “The Pulpit is NO Place for a Policial Agenda”

A Life Lesson from a Biblical Story

Every now and then a great life lesson just comes to us. This is one of those moments when I felt it so important to express this one in particular. Many of us know the story of Mary, Joseph and of course, Jesus. Mary became pregnant via God’s Holy Spirit, while engaged to be marriedContinue reading “A Life Lesson from a Biblical Story”

Trust, and the Truth Will Reveal Itself

As I see it, there are two kinds of truth. There is truth with a capital “T” meaning higher or divine truth. Then there is truth as in the opposite of a lie. The statement in my title is about truth with a small “t” or the opposite of a lie. Lying, deception, setting upContinue reading “Trust, and the Truth Will Reveal Itself”

Loving Yourself While Loving God

You were not meant to be a sacrificial lamb but one who holds onto the lamb who died to give you an abundant life. God never called you to sacrifice but to love yourself so that you can love others in return. Learn a lesson from this teaching about staying in integrity to that love.Continue reading “Loving Yourself While Loving God”

Defining Who You Are (An Emotional Moment and Video)

Hello Everyone, I hope this video helps someone, or maybe everyone, understand their value and how much we need them on this earth. We are all a part of one humanity and we all affect the lives of others. We need you! So please watch and pass this on to someone who you believe needsContinue reading “Defining Who You Are (An Emotional Moment and Video)”

You Need Soul Care and Why

Are you curious as to what soul care is and how it can help every aspect of your life? Soul care goes into the depths of a person and finds the amazing vision that God has set inside of each and every one of us. We all have messiness inside but we all have greatContinue reading “You Need Soul Care and Why”

Are You Backing Into a Tomb? Lazarus Come Forth!

The Lord’s promise is if we were to wake and find ourselves sitting in darkness that He would be the light that shines to bring us through. Sometimes life causes us to back into a dead place. Maybe we think God has forgotten us or that we have made too many mistakes to fulfill ourContinue reading “Are You Backing Into a Tomb? Lazarus Come Forth!”

From the Closet

As a little girl, I remember learning to pray in a small Lutheran church. I had already learned to  talk to God  on my own. My mother used to put me in front of those old black and white movies about Jesus when they came on around Easter. Talking to God was an innocent automaticContinue reading “From the Closet”

Are You Depressed About the Coming Holidays?

We are approaching that time of year where the festive commercials come on with the picture of families all together before tables filled with food, laughter, and smiles. We are also entering the Christmas zone when we all will face the bombarding of advertisements tempting us to buy certain gifts for family members and theContinue reading “Are You Depressed About the Coming Holidays?”