The beatitudes… As a kid I thought I was hearing “Be Attitudes,” as though they were the attitudes of the person we are supposed to be. Not right on, but a good start. Beatitudes are actually declarations of blessedness or…
Meek, Not Weak
Tag: encouragement
Ruth: From Beggar to Princess Part Three
by iampiper Ruth and Naomi return, greeted by the townswomen and settled in. Both women I am sure feel unsettled. Naomi has near to nothing and Ruth not much more than that; Ruth goes right to work to earn a…
Miraculous Makeover
by JoAnn Crane I am in a lush green garden, with the sound of a gentle breeze blowing through the leaves of the trees. The air is sweet smelling and the sun is warm on my skin. It is the most…
Surrendering My Pen, Offering My Words, My Heart
Writing stories is something that many authors did as little girls, dreaming of one day becoming a famous writer. Those of us old enough may have tapped away on the keys of a typewriter, white-out in hand, dreaming of creating…
What Do Women Want?
By Julie Moore How would I know? Well, I’m a woman. I have lots of friends who talk. I’m a blogger who communicates with other women bloggers. I’ve ministered to women in and out of Christian circles for about 17…