Purpose: Five Minute Friday About 8 years ago I met a wonderful man of God whose name is Ed Hird. Ed had written a book called Battle for the Soul of Canada, based on 1 and 2 Timothy. As he told me about his book I became impassioned to read it. I wasn’t disappointed. It made… Continue reading Purpose: Five Minute Friday
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Slow: Five Minute Friday
Slow: Five Minute Friday I am writing for 5 minutes on Friday night, while helping hubby renovate the kitchen. Joining Kate Motaung at Five Minute Fridays. Today’s word is SLOW. It’s funny I recalled a childhood memory to my hubby today while we walked our little dog, Snowball, around the lake. I recalled walking home… Continue reading Slow: Five Minute Friday
Weak: Five Minute Friday
Weak: Five Minute Friday Only five minutes to write about my thoughts on the word of the week – which is weak. I set the timer and start writing. There had been many times that I felt, “I just can’t do” something. That’s when I used to lean on God. I have changed. Now I lean… Continue reading Weak: Five Minute Friday
Safe: Five Minute Fridays
Safe: Five Minute Fridays Our word from Five Minute Fridays is SAFE. We have 5 minutes to write what that word means to us. Here goes. 5,4,3,2,1, – go Once again it’s been an incredible week. Learning so much. My second children’s book, The Kingdom of Thrim, is now on Amazon with NO shipping. I… Continue reading Safe: Five Minute Fridays
Breathe: Five Minute Fridays
Breathe: Five Minute Fridays I can’t believe one week has gone by so quickly. Breathe. Janis. Breathe. That’s what I always tell others when they say they are stressed, angry, frustrated or just plain tired. Breathe. Why do I use that word to help them and me? Because that is what can bring God into… Continue reading Breathe: Five Minute Fridays
Control: Five Minute Fridays
Control: Five Minute Fridays It’s Friday night and I’m off to a conference tomorrow. I am taking 5 minutes to write my thoughts about control. This has been a big issue with me. It’s what I have been fighting with for years. My controlling nature – wanting it done and done the way I want… Continue reading Control: Five Minute Fridays
Refine: Five Minute Fridays
Refine: Five Minute Fridays The definition of refine: to free (something, such as metal, sugar, or oil) from impurities or unwanted material. I am joining Kate Motaung today for 5 Minute Fridays. Just 5 minutes to write my thoughts on the word refine. My heart and mind have been grappling with someone’s illness. It has been… Continue reading Refine: Five Minute Fridays
Middle – Five Minute Fridays
Middle I have joined Kate Motaung on Five Minute Fridays. The word for this week is MIDDLE. Since I had to stay on line with Bell Canada I thought this was a good time to write. But, the repeated music is driving me nuts. But here goes: Looking at the word – MIDDLE – my… Continue reading Middle – Five Minute Fridays
Connect – Five Minute Fridays
Connect – Five Minute Fridays Today’s word for Five Minute Fridays is CONNECT. I read today from Psalm 145:18: God’s there, listening for all who pray, for all who pray and mean it (The Message). It is very important that we connect with God. We need that personal connection. We need to both speak and… Continue reading Connect – Five Minute Fridays
I Crave Dignity for all
I Crave Dignity for all – Five Minute Friday Can’t resist – I found 5 minutes and the word is CRAVE. Oh that word used to mean that I wanted something myself. I would crave recognition. I would crave friends. Thankfully that all changed when I met Jesus – He really showed me that all… Continue reading I Crave Dignity for all