What an awesome word…I mean, really. Empowered. Dictionary.com defines empowered as “to give power or authority to; to enable or permit.” Empowered. Remember a couple weeks ago when I told you God had drawn me back into Bible study as a student rather than a facilitator? We can’t serve nonstop and neglect our own nourishment. This was a tough lesson to learn. I have spent the last few weeks marinading…
“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed…
Did you know humans are the only species that can blush? Or so scientists think. It’s true. Blushing from embarrassment is governed by the same internal system that manages our fight or flight response. When our body encounters a stressful situation, adrenaline is released into the body triggering your fight or flight response. In some people (especially in super fair-skinned peeps like yours truly), the veins in our faces…
For the last couple years, I have been (*ahem*) too busy to attend Bible study for myself. That hasn’t kept me from wanting to be in Bible study. Remember, friends…I’m a recovering over-scheduler. And it’s true. Until now, I don’t know how I would have physically managed to be in one more place. Clearly, I’ve had my priorities in perfect working order. A time or two (or more) over the…