Which is more important? We all look for new beginnings, especially this time of the year but are we focused correctly? There is a new beginning to be had, kept, and is definitely needed. Unfortunately, we’re not focused on this beginning. We’re busy looking for beauty, health, and wealth, and these are good things, but …
Twas the Night
Twas the Night The stockings were hung By the chimney with care, In hopes that the other soon would be there. People weren’t thinking sit back and be still, And be thankful for the season Because the reason is real. He spoke not a word, But …
“Jesus Wept.”
What do you do when you’re hurting? For me, I cry. Like Jesus did. It’s an easy release to a difficult feeling, those stolen moments of tears when you hope no one will know. There’s the feeling bottled up inside of “what do I do,” “what can I do,” “what should I not do?” I’m …
Ezekiel 37:1-14. Booooo! From the Bible?
There I stood in a place full of dry, old bones all around me! Everywhere I looked and walked there were very dry bones that had been dead for a long time! I was asked if I thought the bones could ever live again. What? I didn’t know but the one asking me should and …
To “Whether” the Storm
I was just four months old and my brother about five when Hurricane Carla hit in 1961. It was the largest by record to hit Texas and lasted about three days. I heard all the stories plenty of times growing up about the whole town being evacuated to a local church basement. How it was …
What’s Your Hope, Child?
I’m so excited! We have a new baby in our family! He’s a two and a half year old baby and he’s not ours to keep but for now we can love, discipline, and nurture him in every way God gives us to. The day his temporary parents got him brought many new emotions for …
Us, God, and Politics?
When I refer to unraveling real life, politics has got to be included although I’m not going to harp on this subject. There’s enough harping on it already! When I think of politics though, I always like to “Remember the Alamo!” These men fought to the end. They never gave up and they never …
Is Sharing Our Testimony Something to Fear?
What is a testimony? A testimony is an explanation and affirmation of our faith in God through Jesus, His son. It explains our lives before and after that moment of prayer calling to Jesus and explains that moment of prayer when we ask for forgiveness. It is our tribute, proof, our recommendation of God. …
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Got Collisions?
Got collisions in your life or in someone's life around you? Got new barriers that just won't go away? Maybe you've got the "humdrums" of life, that everyday seems to be the same? Or feel like you're alone in this world? Turn it to Jesus! Jesus had collisions. He had barriers that pursued him everywhere …
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Unraveled Encouragement 