Martha, Martha… Posted on December 1, 2012December 1, 2012 By pamela O, Martha, Martha, where is your Mary heart? O, Martha, Martha, would you seek to have a Mary heart? My husband has whispered to me at different times in different seasons. I reflect on years gone by and all the many Christmases through the years. And quickly my mind is… Read more
Live a Great Love Story Posted on November 24, 2012November 24, 2012 By pamela I hope you’ll take time to listen to the following video clips — a three part series, foundational to both marriage and Christianity… about a God who is passionate and full of life. And the Bible: the greatest love story ever written… God created marriage and He is passionate… Unless… Read more
Things aren’t as ___ . Posted on October 19, 2012 By pamela Hey… how’s your day going? Anybody ask you that yet today? What’s going on in the theater of your mind today? I hope you’ll be encouraged on many levels today. I can’t pinpoint the thing that drew me to remembering this today — to humming this song (The “Sunscreen” song…… Read more
Lies Women Believe Posted on October 18, 2012 By pamela I’ve been working through a workbook to a book I read a number of years ago — Nancy Leigh DeMoss’s Lies Women Believe and now, the corresponding workbook. I’ll be writing more on this. So, I’ve been rereading some things I read years ago and marveled that I’m still dealing… Read more
Habits Posted on October 17, 2012October 17, 2012 By pamela It’s sure hard to change habits, isn’t it?!?! Habits are so engrained in us that sometimes probably often times we think we’re never ever going to change — our flesh is selfish!! We often think maybe we just need more will power or more self control. Have you thought this,… Read more
Love every day Posted on October 16, 2012 By pamela For the month of October (and surely, I pray, beyond) I’m determined to love every day. Now, that could read: I’m determined to love every day or I’m determined to love every day. I’m conscious of this double meaning or double intent and, therefore, have decided to aim to graciously… Read more
It’s in the valleys we find joy Posted on August 1, 2012August 1, 2012 By pamela You know that… you know it’s a new day and whether you’ve faced it with dread or with joy, the truth is that today’s a new day. Dear sister, dear friend, dear mama… today’s a new day and if you’re in the valley today, it’s been my prayer as I’ve… Read more
Be ♥ Ready Posted on July 23, 2012 By pamela I’ve entitled today’s post: Be ♥ Ready because I think we often forget that that’s a calling we have — as believers, as mothers, as family to: be ready! The Lord has given us different mandates to be ready… to make ourselves ready. Readiness will bring gladness and rejoicing! “Let… Read more
A Diary of Private Prayer Posted on April 20, 2012 By pamela If, in addition to my Bible, I could keep only one of my devotional books, I think A Diary of Private Prayer (John Baillie) would likely be the one I would keep. Through the years, this little volume has blessed me immensely, encouraged me tremendously, and has carried my thoughts… Read more
Opportunities Come and Go Posted on April 16, 2012 By pamela I mull over this phrase from time to time as I consider the many opportunities I’ve had, the many opportunities I’ve botched and the many opportunities I’ve either missed or passed up through the years. The missed and passed up opportunities have probably hounded me as much or more than… Read more