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....
by Doris Swift | Apr 23, 2015 | brave, christian living, courage., Jesus
Ever feel you’ve wandered into a desert place? Stranded on a deserted island of desperate circumstances? Sort of in-between, stuck. I faithfully watched Gilligan’s Island as a kid. Ridiculous at times, yet amusing to see the zany plans the cast would...
by Doris Swift | Apr 17, 2015 | christian living, Encouragement for Women, Jesus, love, New
I’m a recreate kind of girl. I would love to be the creative type;one who envisions the perfect room design, the perfect outfit, the perfect wall-grouping. But truth be told, I am not. I may not be creative, but I can do recreate. I may not have a clue what I...
by Doris Swift | Apr 17, 2015 | christian living, Devotionals, Encouragement for Women
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by Doris Swift | Apr 2, 2015 | christian living, humility, vanity
Have you ever glanced up at the next-oil-change-date sticker and gasped? I have. I’m the worst when it comes to remembering to get my oil changed. Don’t judge. This morning, after gasping at the sticker date, I resolved to visit the local lube...