Author: lorbenka

Photo by Flickr on Pexels.com Have you ever felt unloved? Maybe you have felt like an outcast or like your dreams have somehow shattered. I want to begin a series of writings on how God sees us even when nobody else does. We will dive into the lives of some women from the Bible and … Continue reading He See’s You

I received a complimentary copy of the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible as a member of the Bible Gateway Blogger Grid in exchange for an honest review of this Bible. #BibleGatewayPartner. I was so excited when I learned that I would be receiving a copy of this Bible in the NKJV. Both my father and husband have … Continue reading Thompson Chain-Reference Bible Review

You know the moments in life when one season is ending and you begin to frantically run around trying to figure out what you're supposed to do in the new season? My youngest son whom I have homeschooled for the past ten years is now a high school graduate. I have to admit, I am … Continue reading A New Chapter

Photo by Bagriant on Pexels.com I love going to the lake or ocean and searching for sea glass. It's always exciting to find something so beautiful. I have three containers filled with pastel shades of green, brown, clear, blue and aqua which are displayed on various windowsills in my house. One day, as I was … Continue reading You are Beautiful

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 I just finished reading a book entitled, "God's At War: Defeating the Idols That Battle for Your Heart," by Kyle Idleman, and he talks bout God's pursuing love for each of us. He says that, … Continue reading You Are Being Pursued

Do you feel called to do something great for God but allow fear, doubt, or insecurity to keep you from your God-given purpose? Sometimes you may think that it is easier not to do the "thing" than risk utter failure. In Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl, by Rebecca … Continue reading Book Review and Giveaway

Photo by Freddie Ramm on Pexels.com Have you ever wished you could start over and do something different? Do you ever find yourself pondering on....."If only.......?"Do you long for the simplicity of yesterday? Helen Reddy quoted: "Hindsight is wonderful. It's always very easy to second guess after the fact." Merriam-Webster defines hindsight as "perception of … Continue reading Begin Again

If you are looking for a great bible for your children or grandkids, then The Garden Children's Bible illustrated by Butch Hartman by Thomas Nelson Bibles, 2023, is one to consider. I was first drawn to the coloring pages on the front and back covers of the Bible. As I began flipping through the pages, … Continue reading Book Review

Photo by heba alwahsh on Pexels.com I'm joining with the #FiveMinuteFriday group of writers to write for five minutes on a one word prompt. This weeks word prompt is: Follow As soon as I read this weeks word prompt, the song "I Will Follow Him" by Peggy March went through my mind: I love him, … Continue reading Are You A Follower?

Photo by u4e09 u70b9sky on Pexels.com We have had some beautiful weather the last couple of days. I have been in my flower beds cutting back the dead leaves and branches in the hopes of seeing some beautiful flowers soon. I have already found bulbs poking up their heads through the cold soil clearly ready … Continue reading Spring Is Breaking Forth!