May
14
Not muddy, just stirred
By Julie B Cosgrove | Leave a Comment
I visited my family home in the Texas Hill Country over the weekend because I had a book signing in town for my novel which is based there. The property overlooks a spring fed river. Usually the river is deep green with glistening ripples. But, there had been a welcoming deluge of rain to the drought stricken area. Thus, so much rain in so short of time had caused the river to rise. As I drove the winding road that followed its banks, I saw it was brown, not green. That much water stirs the silt at the bottom. In a few days it will all settle back down the the river will become green and inviting again – perfect way to cool off on a Texas summer day when morning temperatures are already to soar into the 90′s.
May
11
Financial seeds
By Gwenn McKone | Leave a Comment
There is one who scatters, yet increases all the more,
And there is one who withholds what is justly due, but it results only in want.
The generous man will be prosperous,
And he who waters will himself be watered. (Proverbs 11:24-25)
In today’s economic climate, many people are clutching their money and resources tightly to their chest. Many charities and food banks are at the lowest levels they have experienced in decades. And if people continue to hold what they have in tight fists instead of giving, regardless of their financial status, they will not remain at their current status, but will slide further and further behind. In fact, they will ultimately end up in a state of “want.”
May
10
Patience & Strength
By Julie B Cosgrove | Leave a Comment
Today, James 5:8 popped up on my smart phone for my verse of the day. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
YOU TOO, BE PATIENT . . . well, lately I had not been. I had just sat for twenty minutes at the lab waiting for blood work to be drawn, getting hungrier and grouchier by the minute. If I had not been in a waiting room with twenty other people, I would have burst out laughing at God’s sense of humor. He often whacks me in my spiritual head that way.
May
9
Bloom where you’re planted
By Gwenn McKone | Leave a Comment
My oldest daughter is a serious fastpitch softball player. If I haven’t already bragged enough, she’s going to West Point this fall on a full athletic scholarship. But this spring, she and I have been coaching a Little League softball team of 12-year-olds. She’s the coach, and I’m the assistant coach.
Like so many coaches have realized over the years, it isn’t easy, primarily because of the parents. If the parents would simply trust the coaches, who usually know more about the game than they do, they could relax and know that their child is playing in the best position for their abilities and skill set.
May
7
When is a Pen Not a Pen?
By Julie B Cosgrove | 2 Comments
Since I lead workshops and retreats on my Bible studies and have vendor booths at churchwomen conferences to sell my books, my son suggested that I have my own pens. So I went online, found some that were not too expensive but not too cheap, designed the logo with my name and website, and then ordered 250. After about 6 months, I ordered 250 more.
I was to attend a conference for an organization to which I belong called Toastmasters. It is a service organization which helps people develop speaking and leadership skills. It is also a very supportive, positive and affirmative group of folk. Though not a religious organization, there are many, many believers in the group who, like me, feel called by God to speak about His love and truth. But I digress . . .
May
3
Wing covered
By Julie B Cosgrove | 2 Comments
He will cover you with His feathers And under His wings you will find refuge. Psalm 91:4
It’s a story that has been zipping through email boxes. A refuge dove named Noah, once injured himself, took an affinity to three helpless newborn bunnies that were brought to the shelter. Originally there had been five. Attacked by a dog, two didn’t survive the trauma and these three were considered iffy at best.
The dove crouched at the door of their cage, cooing that soft lulling sound. One of the bunnies crawled through the bars and nestled under his wing for warmth and security. Eventually, the others followed. All not only survived but began to thrive.
May
2
We will not be intimidated
By Gwenn McKone | Leave a Comment
Although the book of Ezra is primarily about how the Jewish exiles returned from Babylonia to Jerusalem, it also has a wonderful underlying story about how God works in the heart of kings to accomplish His purposes.
In fact, the book of Ezra starts out with this statement:
Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all of his kingdom, and also put it in writing…
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