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Author: Donna Knuth Rice

I am trying a blog for the first time in my life, and frankly, I feel like I don't have a clue as to what I'm doing! But, here goes. I work at a Christian Television network in the Correspondence Department, where I write letters and emails to our viewers, pray with them for their needs, and send materials they request. I am a Christian. I was saved at the age of 11 during a youth meeting at my church. My pastor led me to the Lord, and to say the least, my life has been an adventure. I am a widow. My late husband, Allen, passed away after 34 1/2 years of marriage. He had been sick the last seven years of his life, and it was a struggle, for him and for me. We met as part of a singing group that was affiliated with a Christian Radio station, and we sang together all through our lives together. We both worked in television and radio all through our married life, mostly for Christian stations. Besides singing I also play flute. I had the luxury of having parents who started out as music teachers...so music was in our house constantly. Some people describe me as being a loud-mouthed lime type...can't disagree with that. I have a tendency to put my foot in my mouth more times than I can count! I also have a tendency to say exactly what's on my mind...which is why I get myself in so much trouble! LOL! Trust me, that's something me and God have been working on for a very long time. I have no children here on earth, although I have a baby in heaven. My baby here is my dog Jack. He's a black lab/ chow mix. He's a big boy....thinks he's a lap dog! Can't think of much else to say. The reason I started this blog is because a few months ago in church, a guest pastor came and delivered a message, and when he asked for those of us who wanted prayer to come forward, I did. When he came to me he asked me if I did any journaling. I told him no 'cause I wasn't very good at it. He told me to start, and prophesied over me that my journal thoughts would impact other people. I wasn't sure just how I was to go about doing this. In fact, I was a little hesitant at first. I started journaling at home, and our assistant pastor's wife asked me to submit something for our Senior newsletter. I didn't the first edition, but something I had heard on Christian radio a long time ago and has stuck with me all these years, came to mind so I submitted an article. That article will be my first post. I don't claim to have all the answers, and my thoughts may seem a little "out there", but I feel God has been prodding me to do this, and so here I am. I hope what I post will bring encouragement, and "Something to Think About".
Counsel, Discipline, Encouragement, Hope, Obedience, Priorities, Provision, Relationship to Christ, Serving

The Balance Between Heavenly and Earthly Things

As we finish our series about being either Martha or Mary, we revisit a verse we began this series with, … Continue reading The Balance Between Heavenly and Earthly Things

Discipline, Encouragement, Faith, God's Glory, God's Promises, Guidance, Holiness, Humility, Maturity, Obedience, Our Identity, Perseverence, Prayer, Priorities, Relationship to Christ, Righteousness, Strength, Worship

Seeking God’s Strength and Presence

Luke 10:41-42 tells us that Mary chose the better way by not allowing distractions to keep her from focusing on … Continue reading Seeking God’s Strength and Presence

Encouragement, Obedience, Prayer, Priorities, Righteousness, Sin, Strength, Struggles, Temptation, Victory

Temptation

We can be tempted to pull our attention away from what God wants us to be focused upon. The Apostle … Continue reading Temptation

Counsel, Encouragement, Obedience, Planning, Prayer, Priorities, Rest, Serving

Commitment Priorities

Sometimes it can be difficult to say, “No” to a request from someone for us to be involved in something … Continue reading Commitment Priorities

Discipline, Encouragement, Perseverence, Priorities, Serving

Distracted

As we investigate the story of Martha and Mary, my question to my readers is, “Are you so distracted by … Continue reading Distracted

Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, God's Plan, God's Promises, Grace, Our Identity, Prayer, Relationship to Christ, Salvation, Sin, Strength, Struggles, Worship

Seek the Lord and His Strength

We will be looking at going from being a Martha to being a Mary this month. Jesus had come to … Continue reading Seek the Lord and His Strength

Confidence, Discipline, Encouragement, Faith, Goals, Perseverence, Sin, Struggles, Victory

Keep Your Eyes Fixed on the Goal

My brother was on the track team in high school. He got several trophies and ribbons for the races he … Continue reading Keep Your Eyes Fixed on the Goal

Anger, Change, Discipline, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Holiness, Obedience, Prayer, Priorities, Relationship to Christ, Righteousness, Salvation, Sin, Spiritual Gifts, Struggles

Renewing Your Mind

We end our study about being focused with this verse, ”Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed … Continue reading Renewing Your Mind

Change, Discipline, Encouragement, Goals, God's Glory, Guidance, Holiness, Obedience, Prayer, Priorities, Relationship to Christ, Righteousness, Worship

Fix Your Gaze

As we think about focus, we need to remember that distractions can come from all sides.  Our lives are busy … Continue reading Fix Your Gaze

Discipline, Encouragement, God's Promises, Obedience, Peace, Prayer, Struggles, Trust

Focusing on God Brings Perfect Peace

We all want a life full of peace, but it requires something from us. Our Bible Journaling Scripture says, “You … Continue reading Focusing on God Brings Perfect Peace

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