“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by…

Last year, I picked up a little book off of a thrift store bookshelf for a couple bucks. I often find some real gems on bookshelves like that. This one was a daily reading for Lent called Lenten Gospel Reflections. Today I read the introduction, which I found to be quite compelling as it drew…

I found my words for the year in January, but I decided that I wasnt starting any new years resolutions or change until after January and probably February was over. I am still wintering. I recently read an article, author unknown, who was talking about how he doesn’t understand why everybody tries to start their…

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 ~ Starla

The last several weeks I have been on Sabbatical. 30 days off of work and while that may sound like a dream. When I was ask if I would consider it, the only reason I said yes was because I heard the Lord’s voice among the question saying, “Recieve the gift!” So, I said yes…

This month – the ladies at my church started our “give thanks” campaign called “ThankfulHeart” where we were challenged to be still before God for 5 mins of stillness and write 3 thankfuls per day. We believe that thankfulness changes the chemistry of the heart. As I have entered in, I sensed the consulation of…