I Must Tell Jesus

"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." (Romans 8:28)

I signed a contract with Trilogy Christian Publishing, an affiliate of Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) to rebrand and market Fish Fry through their 1.8 million-follower social media.

I was so exited!

My kids and grands, however, don't like the new cover (that I approved). They think it looks like Halloween.

That made me sad. 

(Fish Fry is not about Halloween. It's an action-packed adventure that includes a nail-biting trek through a cave.)

So, I talked to Jesus. 

About my concerns.

The only One able. 

To work this for good.

Made a mistake, beloved? You must tell Jesus!

(P.S. The post-production team is changing the cover. Thank You, Lord Jesus.)

 

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Happy Birthday, Buckaroo

 

youngest grandboy
2020

"Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the LORD is your life. . ." (Deuteronomy 30:19-20)

Happy 4th birthday, little buckaroo. May the Lord Jesus Christ equip your parents in every good thing to bring you up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. May you grow to be a mighty man of God who loves the Lord, obeys His voice, and holds fast to Him all the days of your life!

May you hide God's word in your heart and hold God's sword ready in your hand to proclaim the Gospel and defeat the schemes of evil. May you complete every work God assigns you for His purposes and glory.

Granddaddy and Memaw love you so much!

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My Way

 

Back to front: brother Mark, sister-in-law Debra, and my Phillip

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

At Bible Study on Tuesday, my friend, Robin, said something profound that made us all pause and ponder. She said, "I realized this week that much of my fear is because I'm afraid that God will not do what I want Him to do."

God's antidote for fear, beloved: TRUST in the Lord, your God.

Selah.

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Listen to Him

 

"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior." (Ephesians 5:22-23)

Yesterday, I was offered a contract by Triology Christian Publishing to rebrand and market Fish Fry. As I fretted over the decision and begged God for clear instructions, I "happened" upon a message by a young woman from Africa. She said:

"If you are in a godly marriage, humble yourself, listen to your husband, and do what he says."

So I asked Phillip — for the second time — what he thought I should do. (Yes, I confess. He had already answered my question hours before.)

"Move forward," he replied — again.

This time, I listened, and God's peace flooded my soul.

Begging God for guidance, beloved? Has the Lord sent instructions that you ignored? 

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The Old Button Box

Mama's button box



"Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin."
(Luke 15:9)

This morning, I discovered that a button on my autumn "Give Thanks" pillow was missing. I rejoiced!

"And why in the world would you rejoice over a lost button?" you may ask.

Because a lost button is an opportunity to find a matching one in my sweet mother's old button box and that gives me joy.

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells three parables of things lost — a sheep, a coin, and a son — and the joy felt when the lost treasures were found. 

Jesus loves and finds the lost and that gives Him joy. And I tell you, there is great rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God when lost souls are found.

 

 

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