Some of us were taught salvation is an arrival. But really, it’s a ride. And if we if we take our seat, not passively sit-back-and-be-a-passenger, but actively and willingly participate with the Spirit of God, fear of the unknown threatens us. “You will die, either of embarrassment or of a heart attack,” storm the words of Fear. We can obey Fear or we can become a people of the wind. For some, this comes...
Read MoreI’ve looked at what someone else is doing and think, “I must do that too.” I’ve been drawn away from my own path by the bright and shiny, other thing. I’ve been lured out, more from pressure to measure up, rather than measured steps of the Holy Spirit. I’ve compared. I’ve competed. I’ve people-pleased my way into heavy yokes. Then, I’ve crammed someone’s square talent into...
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I’ve been honored to meet Deidra, on several occasions, and even vlogged with her (one on one) in an invigorating and fun Google hangout. But before that, I’ve read her blog. I’ve come to know her words and her heart through them. And for that I am giving away her new book. This is her baby, her first-born, delivered to the world. “In this encouraging and empowering book, Deidra Riggs calls...
Read More“If you’d told me that I’d sitting here, telling my story of salvation, I would’ve laughed, right in your face. And I would’ve told you, you were a crazy Christian. I didn’t believe there was hope. I didn’t believe there was true love. Five years ago, I didn’t even believe in myself.” ~~Kristin Kristin, a former Atheist, shares her testimony on how she discovered God, in...
Read More“Our catalog is more than a collection of jewelry. It’s a redemption story.” ~~ViBella Jewelry I can not think of a better way to be empowered by the spiritual, than to help other women be empowered too. That’s what Vibella Jewelry does for women who surrounded by poverty.They give them a voice and a job. We receive gorgeous, handmade jewelry. ViBella Jewelry, just launched their 2016 catalog and every...
Read More“We all know that when courage dies, creativity dies with it. We all know that fear is a desolate boneyard where our dreams go to desiccate in the hot sun.” Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic–Creative Living Beyond Fear There really is no such thing as Fear Not, at least not an altogether, not. When it comes to taking risk, fear haunts us. Before we can even put ourselves out there, fear will be there leading us...
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