Put on the New Self
Have you ever gone shopping for new clothes? Of course you have. While shopping (unlike me – normally – because going in person to shop...
S-T-E-D-E
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Welcome to S-T-E-D-E, my very own passion project filled with unique and engaging content. Explore my site and all that I have to offer; perhaps S-T-E-D-E will ignite your own passions as well.
I am dedicating this to my kids - Justin & Samantha who always support me and encourage me.
Also to Scarlet who inspires me to be a better person. #NonniesLadyBug
NOTE: All Scriptures are from BibleGateway.com
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More and Better
Can I have more? Can I have better? Who does not want more and better? My hand is high saying yes please I want more and I want better!...
Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table
Everyone has negative thoughts – some talk about it but most don’t. Are you out there suffering in silence? Have you had some days when...
Tender
I have a friend who uses Tender to describe days when it hurts, when things are not up and at it. Days when a tear might be shed or the...
Covid Crazy
In the last fourteen months have you felt off balance? Can you believe sixty-five weeks ago a life changing event began that was to shove...
Help In Time of Need
When you have a need, when we have a need… we pretty much know where to look for aid and assistance. What about when you are not in a...
I Am Your Witness
In Biblical times the Israelites witnessed many great things, the parting of the Red Sea, the Passover, the plagues, the Heavenly Fire...
ARE YOU WILLING?
This morning I was ready for work early so I was watching videos on my phone and ended up watching one of a friend who was talking about...
Teeter-Totter
And… you are UP in the air top of the teeter-totter, your faith is strong and you feel a strong connection to God. It take faith to pray....
ONE MIND – ONE VOICE
I’ve been pretty passionate about plenty of things in my lifetime. I’ve also argued my side, or pleaded my case on many of those things I...
The Long Road to Get HERE
You’ve heard of Robert Frost, right? I read his works in school and this one has really stuck with me. Two roads diverged in a yellow...
Be What We Were Made To Be.
What were you MADE to do? What is Gods plan and Purpose for you? Romans 12:6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to...
Beautiful Feet & Peace
Several years ago I attended a conference at my Church, I had attended some up to this one and several after. These conferences were a...
Meet Them Where They Are
Where is your ministry? It’s funny below in the scripture that the people were muttering about Jesus ministering to a sinner. The...
The Road of Life (Just Peddle)
(oh how much I love this one, I pulled it out from the archives to share today because it seems needed. I have loved this one for a long...
Grateful? Grate-full? Grate-empty?
Just as anger or frustration manifests itself in the form of a tight chest or shortness of breath, gratitude too has a physical...
Worn Out – Beat Down … There is Hope
Judges 13: 2-5 2-5 At that time there was a man named Manoah from Zorah from the tribe of Dan. His wife was barren and childless. The...
Marked Out
In the three years Jesus took His journey to preach, to teach and to fill the prophecies, He surrounded Himself with these men who were...
March 30th – 81 Reasons to be Thankful
Many folks I know celebrate birthdays, birthday celebrations have always been a source of fun for me, I honestly try to remember...
Persevere
What does it mean to persevere? What does it mean to you? I’m sure for everyone the meaning can be similar or even vastly different and...