Taking Time Off
Dear Family and Friends - I am taking this week off and possibly more. I'll be back soon. in the mean time I pray for blessings and joy...
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 and now my newest little Grand - Baby Jameson who is so sweet and wonderful. Being Nonnie to these two is such a huge blessing!
NOTE: All Scriptures are from BibleGateway.com
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I Have This Friend
When we moved back to Texas after being gone for seven years I was out of high school. I knew that in order to make friends I would need...
The Best Classroom in the World is at the Feet of an Elder
In my youth I was taught to respect my elders. Respect authority. Give honor to those who went before us. They have wisdom. I know I have...
Life Stages
You know, sometimes it’s just really stupid how much life happens. I mean today is a perfect example. On one hand I am celebrating my...
The Dry Season
Have you gone through a dry season, a time when you felt lost even when you are surrounded by people. Like one part of your life is...
The Truth in Love
Tell the Truth in Love - Christians often talk about the need to “speak the truth in love,” a command found in Ephesians 4:15. Many times...
My Baby –My Girl – My Sweetie
Ok Ok I’m going to show my age right now but that’s ok – I own it. Thirty years ago today, I was due. It was B (born) day for my baby to...
Throw Off and RUN instead of Struggle
Have you found scriptures that just get you REVVED up? On a spiritual HIGH every time you read it? I have so many favorite scriptures but...
Beforehand – Prior – In Advance
He knows what I want, He knows the desires of my heart. Isaiah 65:24 tells us, “Before they call I will answer; while they are still...
In order to be a powerful influence
Who influences you? Who do you influence? What is influence? YOU are an influencer – how do I know – keep reading From a Faith...
Difference Between “What If” and “Even If” Mentality
What if God lets the storm come, what if He does not answer my prayers… Even If God says no, or He says wait… what will be my response?...
Twenty Years Ago
I remember where I was. I was already at work and heard someone screaming and really upset so I ran in the room to find out what was...
It Is So Final – But Is It?
How do I write about this? What do I say? How can I put in to words what I feel? The finality of it all. Wait, is it final? Literally...
ONE HUNDRED
As a blogger I decided when I began this blog that I would celebrate when I hit the 100 mark. Well, this is it! Today is #100. Made it!...
Put Feet To Your Faith
I heard this phrase in different ways, at different times but over the course of my faith walk I’ve heard this said many times. Let’s...
If I Had a Billboard – What Would It Say Today?
So here is a challenge to you – readers out there. If you had a Billboard, you can put anything on it or say anything on it and it is in...
I Resemble This Remark
Woke up this morning with a headache and a backache. As I sat up to begin my day I just sat there and thought – oh gosh, it’s going to be...
Stand Your Ground
So today is a struggle for me. For some reason there I am not feeling myself today – mentally. There have been some work things building...
The Cheese Done Slid Off their Cracker
It’s that time again. I am about to step up on that SOAP BOX. You have been warned. I’m not looking for a debate or critical comments. I...
Honoring My Uncle
My childhood is filled with memories of family reunions. My Mom’s side of the family is HUGE, I’m not exaggerating either. Mom is 1 of 12...