Monthly Archives: January 2012

Pulling weeds

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” Psalm 86:5 NIV  So why do some of us have so much trouble accepting God’s love and forgiveness? Perhaps it’s because a seed of shame … Continue reading →

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Learning patience and compassion

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 NIV  A woman walked into a psychologist’s office, full of anger about her marriage and her life, After listening to the woman for a few … Continue reading →

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Filling Shoeboxes Begins In January?????

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

Speaking of Missions, I just had to drop a quick note here on GT‘s Blog/Home page. I found a really cool blog site today that offers ideas and coupons for filling Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on a budget. The site editor … Continue reading →

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Make Friday a Missionary prayer day!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

A dear friend of mine is an Assemblies of God  missionary to Mexico and a writer. That’s how we met – through our writings. Early in the new year, Ilona wrote a post that stuck to my heart like a … Continue reading →

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Give it all you’ve got!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

” Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your strength.”  Ecclesiastes 9:10 a  New Life Version (NLV) Want to give to missions or help in some way, but don’t know how? Here’s some ideas to get you … Continue reading →

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The power of praiseful thinking

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 CEV Do you see the glass half full or … Continue reading →

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Why God?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 23, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”  James 1:5 NIV. How many times have you cried out to God saying, “Help me … Continue reading →

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Joy in the hard places

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3 NIV There comes a point in each trial or crisis – a … Continue reading →

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On Expectations and judgement

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Bonnie Winters

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 NIV Childish giggles drifted down the stairs, bringing a smile to my daughter’s lips. The … Continue reading →

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