I'm continuing to research my ancestors. Tonight I added a few records and one was a census ledger listing the name of a great uncle I never met or even knew about, along with his wife. They lived in Alabama, along with much of the rest of my family at that time. There's something amazing … Continue reading Someone Talked to Them
Author: Janet Eriksson
Can’t Out-Give God
I want to share what God is teaching me about giving. Hopefully you know my heart in why I'm sharing this - it has nothing to do with me, it has to do only with GOD, and how awesome He is.. Last week God prompted me to make a donation for His purposes. I myself … Continue reading Can’t Out-Give God
They’re My Family Too
I've been depriving myself all these years. I have an entire family line that I've never recognized as my family. My mom's dad left when she was two and her brother was a baby. She never forgave him. All I ever knew growing up was that we didn't speak about him, as if he didn't … Continue reading They’re My Family Too
Learning to Pray: Second Step
How was your first week of talking with God? Let's take another step and deepen the conversation just a bit. Today, set aside five minutes to talk with God. If it's early morning, tell Him what you're looking forward to today. If it's afternoon, tell Him what's been good about your day so far. If … Continue reading Learning to Pray: Second Step
A Prayer in Time of Sickness
Heavenly Father, thank You for life, joy, health and peace. I'm not feeling so well today. But I know You are here. Help me to find rest and comfort in Your presence. Lord, heal me. I choose life. I choose health. I need Your help. By Your Holy Spirit, please strengthen me in my spirit, … Continue reading A Prayer in Time of Sickness
Youth Is Renewed
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. ... Who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." -- Psalm 103:1, 5 Today in our healing prayer class, we talked about Psalm 103, and particularly came to … Continue reading Youth Is Renewed
Learning to Pray: First Step
Do you want to make prayer a part of your life, but not sure where to begin? Prayer is simply conversation with God. You start talking to Him just like you would talk to someone you meet for the first time. It starts with, "Hello. It's nice to meet you." If you've never prayed, or … Continue reading Learning to Pray: First Step
God’s Always Been There
I discovered something new on Google tonight, which is why I'm up way past my bedtime. (Good thing it's a Saturday morning.) I found that I could plug in the address of my childhood home in Miami and see it in 3-D - rotate, "drive" down the street, visit the park where I got beat … Continue reading God’s Always Been There
No Longer Distant
A message arrived in my inbox tonight from Samaritan's Purse. The message talked about an outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. The virus has been raging for six weeks, and has moved into neighboring countries. I don't have television and while I try at least to notice headlines online, I've been out of the loop … Continue reading No Longer Distant
Imagine Not Having a Voice
The past month has been interesting. My flesh would choose other words to describe it: "difficult," "frustrating," "heartbreaking." I'm beginning to realize I don't have that luxury. I am (in the words of Paul) a bondservant of Christ. Jesus owns me - He bought me with His own life. I can't complain about ... well, … Continue reading Imagine Not Having a Voice
Adventures with God 