In this day and age, nothing seems certain anymore. There was once a time when commitment mattered. Families were stronger. Jobs were stable. Friendships were solid. Churches were dependable. People genuinely cared for each other. But something changed over the years. Where are you placing your trust? I am reminded today of a well-known hymn:…
Category: thoughts by Mary Pinckney
Freedom Friday!
..if the Son sets you free, you will be absolutely free. John 8:36 God has opened the prison doors for you to walk out into the freedom He promised through Christ. You no longer have to be bond by the chains of your past. Let it go. Today is your day! Today is the day…
Friendly reminder…
I came across this picture on Facebook yesterday and felt the need to share it. So many of us lose sight of who we are. We allow our circumstances and daily situations to shape our thoughts about ourselves. Think again….You are good enough. You are of great value. May God continue to remind you so….
You Can Move Forward
There are so many broken people holding on to the pain of the past. Today, I simply want to encourage you to tell your heart to beat again… Shalom, Mary
Hey You!
Ephesians 2:10 (AMPC) For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready…
Fight Back
Praise the LORD, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. Psalm 144:1 NLT Every day you will face challenges that try to move you away from God’s plan and purpose for your lives. You will be tempted to act out of character. You will be…
Will You Choose To Be Humble?
It takes so much out of us at times to really allow God to have His way in our lives. I have found that the hardest lessons of discipline is to submit my will to His. Can you identify? It is not that easy submitting every plan, every desire, every need to Him when you…
Be A Gardner
Here is another story Jesus told: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. 25 But that night as the workers slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat, then slipped away. 26 When the crop began to grow and produce grain, the weeds also grew. 27 “The farmer’s…
You Can Do It
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you. 1 Peter 5:10…