lauriethompsonMay 30, 20183 minPerformer versus Worship LeaderChurch musician… soloist. Praised, admired, and envied… primarily by people who perhaps are not gifted in the area of musical abilities. For those who have...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20183 minAn “Off Road” ExperienceIt was a beautiful day! The previous day at work was taxing and frustrating. Intense lightning and downpours of rain filled the night before. Today, howeve...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minThe Reality of Grief (excerpt)Do you remember the last time you endured grief? Grief is a strong emotion and it is experienced at different levels and for different reasons. Most rece...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20183 minSpiritual Gardening“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9) Sometimes, all we can do is plan...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minConsidering Horton“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord…” (Jeremiah 29:11) One of my favorite cartoon films is Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who because it has...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minLoving the Dying“After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.”” (John 11:11, NIV) Our eyes me...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20181 minThe Marital Status BoxAs I went to have a routine doctor’s appointment today, I was handed the typical clipboard with those papers which always need to be filled out, signed, co...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20181 minIt’s All About PerspectiveLately I have submitted a lot of queries for a variety of writing assignments which my publicist has given me: new year resolutions in regards to faith, how...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minThe Silent Treatment“Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was.” Job 2:13, ...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minTo Brush or Not to Brush!I was out doing my weekly errands and stopped by the grocery store. It was very windy outside, but otherwise, a beautiful day. Suddenly, I see a lady walki...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minThe Important Pursuit!The author J.I. Packer states it well in his book Knowing God, “What is the best thing in life, bringing more joy, delight and contentment than anything else...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minB. R. Day!It was almost 29 years ago when I was involved in a tragic car accident which left me disabled for life. Not long after that wreck, God impressed upon my h...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minThe Adversity Effect“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37, NIV My left eye was left dangling out of its’ socket and the left side of my face had considerable dam...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minCan You Wiggle Your Toes?“…to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening…” 1Chronicles 23:30, NKJV The comment was rude and caught my mother and I offg...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20181 minSeize the Day-Carpe Diem!“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” James 4:14, NASB ...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20181 minX Pain, X Gain“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you.” 1 Samuel 3:18 It has been said, “No pain, no gain.” What does that statement allude to? The fact t...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20182 minDon’t Be A Fainter!“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10 Whenever someone faints, it can be from fear. How many times have we heard of...
lauriethompsonMay 30, 20181 minAccessing the Power!How many of us use a hair dryer on a somewhat regular basis? How many times do we brush through our hair after washing it, pick up the hair dryer and start...