by Doris Swift | Apr 6, 2019 | 2019, Encouragement for Women, Jesus, miracle, needs
Picture a child’s drawing of the ground and sky. What do you see? I see a ground-cover of green grass and wildflowers, a crooked house towering over smiling stick people with arms straight out. The sun snuggling deep in a corner or perhaps front and center...
by Doris Swift | Mar 22, 2019 | 2019, decisions, direction, Encouragement for Women, faith, God, Prayer, stop, look, listen
When I was about eleven, I remember barreling down Oakwood Terrace on my blue bike. The wind in my hair, it felt daring and exciting—until my sister rode her bike out of our friend’s driveway into my path. Want to hear something funny? Evidently, I remembered it all...
by Doris Swift | Mar 15, 2019 | 2019, calling, Encouragement for Women, faith, fear, focus, piano
It was the ‘80’s and besides being a wife, mom of two littles, and working full-time, I was also sporting 80’s hair which was like caring for a third child with an attitude… See what I mean? This girl was busy, but playing the piano was a dream of mine so when a...
by Doris Swift | Mar 8, 2019 | 2019, calling, Encouragement for Women, gifts, spiritual gifs, wedding
Printed registry in-hand, I wandered the housewares department at Target searching for the bride & groom’s favorite things. I love weddings. Don’t you? I love the idea of weddings. I love bridal lace and tulle ballgowns. I love vows and flowers and...
by Doris Swift | Feb 22, 2019 | 2019, calling, Encouragement for Women, faith, fierce calling, fierce possibilities
I’d love to have coffee with Martha & Mary. Besides hearing about their fascinating conversations with Jesus, there’s something I’d like to ask them … Concerned for their brother’s life, Martha & Mary send word to Jesus saying,...
by Doris Swift | Feb 11, 2019 | 2019, calling, Encouragement for Women, gifts, Holy Spirit
Ever feel like you’ve taken a backseat in life? Are the gifts God gave you still wrapped, or perhaps wrapped up in life’s messiness? Here’s a word about backseats, spiritual gifts, and those “wardrobing” girls who wear clothes once and...
