By Jenny Harrison For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. Hebrews 13:14 (NLT) Leaving home for college is not easy, especially when you are miles away from a familiar face. I vividly remember a young lady that lived on my floor in the college… Continue reading Passing Through
Category: Scattered Seeds
Lost and Found
By Michelle Welch Sometimes as we move through our everyday lives, God leads us to a place where we are touched deeply by the people we come in contact with. Such a meeting occurred recently when I was in a small town like so many other small towns in America. As I am prone to… Continue reading Lost and Found
“Tag, You’re It”
by Jenny Harrison The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Proverbs 18:10 (ESV) It’s a popular childhood game and one I remember well. Siblings, cousins, and friends would play endlessly when they came to visit. I would run like the wind, ducking and weaving,… Continue reading “Tag, You’re It”
Grandpa’s Love
The writer of this story gave Breath of Life Women’s Ministries permission to post but asked to remain anonymous. We thank the writer for allowing us the privilege of sharing their heart-warming childhood memories. Note from writer: This is a true story that has been pieced together from old memories of my life growing up… Continue reading Grandpa’s Love
The Playgrounds of Yesterday
by Michelle Welch “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV) For those of us who are in the second anniversary of our 25th birthday, give or take a year, we have great memories of the fantastic playgrounds of old.… Continue reading The Playgrounds of Yesterday
Running Toward Familiar
By Jenny Harrison Change is a good thing as long as I don’t have to do anything different. ~~ Unknown In my profession, I’ve seen it at least a hundred times. Women will make great strides at overcoming a life of abuse by their spouse and when their situation appears to be stable and healthy,… Continue reading Running Toward Familiar
Joyous Reunion
By Michelle Welch “And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.” 1 John 2:28 (NLT) My middle daughter’s husband arrived home four days before their little princess made her entrance. On the day of his… Continue reading Joyous Reunion
Untangle Me Lord
by Freida Harrison I was a soggy, limp noodle. Perspiration was dripping from me like I had been caught in a quick rain shower. At that moment, standing in a downpour would have felt refreshing. My arms were trembling with exhaustion from holding the heavy hedge clippers while I had trimmed all the higher-than-my-head Abelia… Continue reading Untangle Me Lord
Guest Post
Jenny is excited to be guest posting at Leading Women to New Heights: Discover Intimacy With Christ. Please take time to read her article, Adored at http://carlagpollard.com/. While there, I am sure you will enjoy many wonderful words of inspiration by our friend Carla. Thank you Carla! We appreciate all you do for The Lord… Continue reading Guest Post
9/11 Tribute
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning by Alan Jackson Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day? Were you in the yard with your wife and children Or working on some… Continue reading 9/11 Tribute