by Doris Swift | Feb 2, 2019 | 2019, calling, Chrisian living, Encouragement for Women, trials
Ever feel like you might just crack under the pressure of your trials? Like there’s a hairline crack in your foundation and it’s about to give way? Maybe this isn’t you right now, but someone close to you. Be encouraged. Cracks are not always a bad...
by Doris Swift | Jan 19, 2019 | 2019, Choices, christian living, Encouragement for Women, trees, tree of life, temptation
We have a large yard with trees galore, several kinds of various ages. My analytical hubby keeps track–twenty-two tree services have left their cards wedged in our front door looking for business. Twenty-two! But we love our trees, even that one reclining...
by Doris Swift | Jan 8, 2019 | 2019, Encouragement for Women, spiritual gifts
What is the strangest gift you’ve ever received? I wonder if it tops this one… The hubs has a pest control business and his regular customers bless him with appreciation gifts at Christmastime. We get all kinds of goodies like Cookies, fudge, candy,...
by Doris Swift | Dec 3, 2018 | 2018, 2019, divine appointment, Encouragement for Women
What has been your biggest disappointment? Life can bring a plethora of disappointments but here’s one of my biggies: I missed walking in my high school graduation. I left school just six months shy of this epic event that most kids look forward to from the...
by Doris Swift | Nov 27, 2018 | 2018, 2019, called, calling, Change, Chrisian living, Christmas, empowered, Encouragement for Women
Hey there, girlfriend, ’tis the season of seeking–the perfect gift, the perfect Christmas cookie recipe, the perfect holiday events and every business wants your business. Can you feel the love? Me, neither. It’s a slalom towards Christmas from here...
by Doris Swift | Nov 15, 2018 | 2018, 2019, calling, doubt, Encouragement for Women, fear
Are you tired of fear and doubt? There was a time when I feared my tomorrows and I doubted my worth. Ever been there, friend? Middle school was our coming of age story. Do you remember? The years when life became parties and dances and added responsibilities. Too old...