“With an unveiled face, being transformed into the image of Christ–2 Cor. 3:18”
Romans 10:11 NIV Have you ever wondered what the difference is between humiliation and humility? Come along today as I share an old post from 2016 and then some current thoughts on those words: ~~~~~~ HUMILIATION and SHAME Those two little words were never part of my picture of disease or illness. In the past, … Continue reading Humiliation or Humility?
My journaling for Flawless As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him Psalm 18:30 NIV The trial of the new/old medication had sent my heart to quivering. How could it be that God would ask me to reconsider the very first RA medication … Continue reading Flawless: His Word holds true
My husband carried the simple hardback book and laid it next to me as if it were a priceless treasure. In a way, it was. This book had lain in our hearts, awaiting completion, for forty-two years. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the … Continue reading Flawless: A New Word
Isaiah 40:28 ESV It was meant to be a season of retirement for him. And I was called to join him there. We had heard the call of the Lord in our lives. Day after day, he huddled away in the basement corner, editing and re-editing the words from a long-ago story held tight to … Continue reading Mouse-kins! A world Turned Upside Down
Psalm 34:5 NIV God has given such comfort this spring in the midst of both my own and my husband's continued health issues. So even tho I'm still on a blogging hiatus, He asked me to step in for this quick sharing today. I pray for any who need the touch of His hand. May … Continue reading Never Alone: Home at Last
I was so blessed by my dear friend Lisa Howeler’s review of our book on her blog. Join me over at her site:
When you deal with chronic illness, it isn’t easy to always stay upbeat or hopeful.
You feel as if God can not use you because you struggle to even leave your house, let alone go out into the world and preach the gospel.
Bettie Gilbert and her husband Barry learned over the years that not even chronic illness, various attacks on their joy, and heartache could stop God from using them to further his kingdom.
That’s the story that is written in Bettie and Barry’s new book Abiding in Him: A Life Together in Ministry.
This beautiful book which can also be used as a devotional was written in the past year by Bettie and Barry and is published by Chronic Joy, a wonderful organization that Bettie is a part of. The organization helps support those who struggle with chronic illnesses.
The book is full of inspiring stories, poems, Bible…
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I am so thankful and blessed to share with you my dear friend Cheryl's website Homespun Devotions and the beautiful review of our book she offered this week. Homespun Devotions She is also hosting a giveaway there, so if you are interested in being entered for a chance to win a free copy of our … Continue reading Sharing: “Abiding in Him”
Many have asked me if there is a significant meaning in the cover photo of our new book. My answer has been yes, but once again it's a story begging to be told. ☺️ In answer to those who have asked, here today is another gift of God's choosing . . . ~~~~~~ I was … Continue reading A Continuing Story: Abiding in Him
The swelling had begun in earnest as the tears rolled down my puffy cheeks. Another medication reaction from a medicine that was not supposed to cause reactions. Surely, God, You saw ahead of time that this would happen? ... It was the launch week of our new book, after all! Just days before the reaction, … Continue reading A Surprise: “Abiding in Him”
The Stillness of the first Snow ushers in the Pause, The Pause of Advent, When waiting hovers all around And Mystery calls out to me. And the Ancient Words flutter down through time, words we memorize as children become so familiar that we miss the meaning lose the mystery. And there were shepherds living out … Continue reading New Seasons: “Our Story, Chapter 11”
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