“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? (Isaiah 43:18-19) Our past shapes us but it should not paralyze us. While I am a forward thinker, I can sometimes let the past overtake me as I press…
Today’s guest blogger is Diane Bishop. Diane is the founder of “Seeds of Hope,” a ministry that helps women in Mozambique, Africa make a living by creating jewelry for sale. Pearls of Promise is now partnering with Diane and will sell some of the pearl jewelry at upcoming events. Today, Diane shares her story of…
There are times when we wonder if God hears our prayers for clear direction. There are seasons when we think God has forgotten us. There may be a stretch of our lives when we wonder if our Heavenly Father really loves us. While we may not feel his involvement sometimes, we have to trust he’s…
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14) “And the winner of the Alpha Epsilon Rho National Scholarship is Lisa Burkhardt.” When I heard my name called, I felt simultaneous shock and pride. Actor, Gordon Jump, who had been a star on the television…