by Linda Graf | Apr 14, 2019 | Believing Truth, Joy, The Transformed Mind
About twelve years ago our church had a ladies’ retreat. I’m on the ministry team and I helped with planning and led the worship as I normally do. Our speaker’s topic was joy. She told us God is a joyful God, that He has joy in us and desires for us...
by Linda Graf | Mar 25, 2019 | Believing Truth, Faith, Trusting God
In my read-through-the-Bible plan I am currently in Deuteronomy. God gives rules and regulations for living and worshipping, but one command that’s repeated over and over is “Remember.” God is prescribing certain practices for His people so they will...
by Linda Graf | Jan 28, 2019 | Being Thankful, Believing Truth, The Transformed Mind
It was a lazy Saturday morning, and my husband and I slept in and were puttering around the house, as we had no set schedule for the day. After a few hours I decided to take a shower and dress, because I’m a fan of smelling good and being fully clothed is always...
by Linda Graf | Jan 7, 2019 | Believing Truth, Our Words, Repentance, Uncategorized
It’s a new year and maybe you’ve made resolutions, or maybe just re-affirmed some you have made before. Many of us think about eating healthier and maintaining or starting an exercise regimen; some have financial or career goals. For the past decade...
by Linda Graf | Oct 26, 2018 | Being Thankful, Believing Truth, Joy
I heard a song today by Vertical Worship called “Yes, I Will” and the chorus says: Yes I will, lift You high in the lowest valley Yes I will, bless Your name Oh, yes I will, sing for joy when my heart is heavy For all my days, oh yes I will I thought, what...
by Linda Graf | Sep 24, 2018 | Anger, Believing Truth, Forgiveness
When you get hit by a pebble, it stings a bit. It might even leave a mark if it’s flying fast enough. The degree of pain inflicted depends on where it hits you. If it hits you in the leg, it will hurt far less than if it flies into your face. But still,...
