Tag Archives: born again

The Last Resort

Posted on November 9, 2016 by beth

Who was Jesus to me? He was a storybook character like Santa Claus and Prince Charming. I went to Sunday school and endured goofy flannel-board stories narrated by ladies that seemed very old. At age 12, I quit going to Sunday school … Continue reading →

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How do you describe the indescribable?

Posted on April 29, 2016 by beth

Holy Spirit How can I describe One as indescribable as You, Lest others think me crazy? You, an invisible intelligence. Silent instigator, Planted in my heart, Infusing deep to the bone. Rewiring old patterns, Inventing me anew, Teaching gently how … Continue reading →

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Help! Need a Title for this Art

Posted on March 16, 2016 by beth

What title would you give this?

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Dancing in Church

Posted on October 10, 2015 by beth

Perichoresis is a Greek word describing the relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In John 15:26, Jesus says, “But I will send you the Comforter – the Holy Spirit, the source of all truth. He will come to … Continue reading →

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Have You Had “The Conversation”?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by beth

I approach self-published books with lowered expectations. Calibrating my expectations was not necessary for “The Conversation” by Mike Gannaway, published by WestBow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan. “The Conversation” shimmers with some of the same vibe as … Continue reading →

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Atheist Reads “Born Again” Story….By Mistake

Posted on July 20, 2015 by beth

My friend, Edie, posted an article on her facebook page. The article was by a pastor writing about what he would do if his son were gay. Naturally, he mentioned God. Edie’s friend, Nina, commented, “Really beautiful, except for all the … Continue reading →

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This is Love

Posted on June 24, 2015 by beth

This is Love The Holy Spirit showed me: Every day, every minute, time and time again, You are blotting out my sins, cleansing my heart. Let me tell anyone who will hear it. A newborn babe! I’m Your newborn baby! … Continue reading →

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does this make any sense?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by beth

One of Innumerable Examples You could pretend you’re still normal As you (for example) Channel surf Just wantin’ to zone out And land on yet another Shockumentary But you carry the SPARK In your humble paper sack … Continue reading →

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Sea Change

Posted on April 11, 2015 by beth

Sea Change Like tides moved by the moon I’m splashed across dry sand Moonlit salty drops

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Muslims, Christians…what’s happening, what do we do?

Posted on March 10, 2015 by beth

Please take about 40 minutes to listen to Greg Livingstone give us a new perspective on what is happening today. In addition to other facts and insights, he says that the 21st century has seen the greatest turning of Muslims to Christianity in … Continue reading →

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