by Doris Swift | Jun 26, 2015 | christian living, devotional, faith, shame
Shame. We’ve all felt it at one time or another, haven’t we? We’ve all done things we certainly wouldn’t expect to see announced in the church bulletin. Could you just imagine? “Pot-luck dinner Sunday at six, and speaking of pot, Sylvia...
by Doris Swift | Jun 22, 2015 | christian living, faith, Prayer
I had a bizarre encounter on Saturday. Can I share it with you? I enjoyed a pleasant morning with a friend, then set out to pick up a few groceries. I entered the parking lot of the nearest grocery store, and pulled into an available spot. All quite normal up to this...
by Doris Swift | Jun 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Facing tough decisions? Even when we seek God, sometimes what we want to happen doesn’t. But He knows best. About six years ago we contemplated moving. Every turn brought discouraging let-downs in search for the perfect “new” home. What happened? We...
by Doris Swift | Jun 16, 2015 | fame, platform
Fame. The world is obsessed with celebrities and pop stars, from the cream of society to the ills of notoriety. I’ll admit, I’ve had my share of singing into brushes in front of mirrors. I’m sure you’ve belted out a few notes into a brush too;...
by Doris Swift | Jun 12, 2015 | acceptance, christian living, faith
There I stood, miles from my comfort zone, vying for a spot on the varsity cheerleading squad. This was my first attempt at cheering and I can honestly say, I would have rather been having a root canal. The once familiar gym floor felt like foreign soil. Anxiety...
