by Doris Swift | May 22, 2015 | brave, christian living, courage, esther, faith, fear, fight, worry
I have a memory to share: As a little girl, I remember telling my dad of a bad dream. Scared me silly. He said next time I have one of those dreams, I need to force myself to speak to the scary and say to it you’re not real. This is only a dream, and now...
by Doris Swift | May 16, 2015 | apologetics, faith, gospel
Where do we go and how will they know? I never tire of reading the book of Ruth. Sandwiched between Judges and 1 Samuel, God breathed a lifetime of legacy onto the pages, and in just four chapters. And you know what I love about Ruth? It didn’t matter where she...
by Doris Swift | May 13, 2015 | christian living, Right Hand, trust
Sitting on my back patio reading scripture, I read the most comforting words reminding me I am still a child, a child of God. The passage spoke to my heart in such a personal way. It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm. Well, actually it was hot if we want to get...
by Doris Swift | May 9, 2015 | christian living, disciple, discipleship, Jesus, training
Isn’t it crazy beautiful, how God uses people like us to disciple other people? Has it been a scary thought for you? I was a banker for almost thirty years. My first day was in April 1981, and since it was spring, I guess you could have called me a spring...
by Doris Swift | May 3, 2015 | christian living, faith, Joy
Ever lost something just walking from one room to the next? Glasses, keys, phone. Frustrating isn’t it? I know the feeling. We are not losing our minds, we’re crowding them-with obligations and agendas fighting for brain gigs. Then there’s joy....
