Today, I'm thinking back to when my back acre was alive with life. When the wildflowers were in bloom. And, the grass was green. And, my yard didn't look like a scene out of "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome." Have you been to Texas in August? Nuff said. Now, the grass is tender and brown and … Continue reading Global Seasons and Texas Reasons
Author: Dawn Michelle Michals
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
I'm working on a devotional book that includes the Lord's Prayer. In one line, Jesus says, "And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one." (Matthew 6:13) I've heard a lot of chatter about this line. For one, God does not lead us into temptation. But, He does allow it to happen. … Continue reading Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Anxiety vs. Faith?
A few days ago I posted a meditation to my Facebook page posted below. It raised a very important comment about mental health and anxiety disorders. First, let's read the post... https://www.facebook.com/dmmwrites/posts/901184857033997 Here is the original post: Faith Is the Opposite of Anxiety Posted by Richard Rohr, OFM on Jul 31, 2020 5:00:00 AM For Jesus, faith … Continue reading Anxiety vs. Faith?
Comfort. – 3 Ways God Comforts Us in Uncomfortable Circumstances
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV God comforts us. His Word says … Continue reading Comfort. – 3 Ways God Comforts Us in Uncomfortable Circumstances
Riches, Honor and a Long Life Can Be Yours. Trust me.
Humility is the fear of the Lord ; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 NIV https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/pro.22.4/24405 It always makes me wonder when people don't want to follow God. They say, "It's not for me." Or, "I'm glad you have your 'religion,' but I choose A, B, or C." Why? … Continue reading Riches, Honor and a Long Life Can Be Yours. Trust me.