Must Read Books

HERE IS A BOOKLIST OF BOOKS
WITH TOOLS YOU CAN USE, THAT (I believe!) WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE, IF YOU IMPLEMENT THEM!
“I can’t imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once.”
-C. S. Lewis

The Divine Romance

I don’t think any book (other than my Bible) has impacted my life in a positive way, more than–Brian Simmons, The Divine Romance. When I prayed that simple prayer, “God, teach me how much you love me.” little did I know, just how much God was longing to do that! Those eight little words sent…

Songs of HOPE Playlist

There is nothing like listening to worship music to lift the spirit and usher me into the presence of God. I love today’s contemporary Christian music! When I’m having a challenging day, it dries my tears, lifts my focus to The One who controls every aspect of my life, puts everything back into an encouraged…

Those Pesky Little Things

By: womenwithdestiny October 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Having Tea With Emiliediscourgement, fretting, Hillsong United, Starts and Ends, worryLeave a Comment

I love being an encourager. I believe sharing HOPE, especially the hope that Jesus Christ has brought to my life, is essential in our day and age. So, would it surprise you to know that I struggle to, stay encouraged? I guess it is because I so often see the glass at least half full…

Walking In Sarah’s Shoes

By: womenwithdestiny October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieA Cup of Hope, Another In The Fire, faith, hope, United by MusicLeave a Comment

As I sat in this week’s Bible study I wondered, “How many of us out there are walking in Sarah’s shoes?” We were discussing the story of Sarah and Hagar. Sarah was definitely drawing the short stick when it came to compassion and understanding. It was, “…poor Hagar” this, and “…poor Hagar” that. (I kept…

Pretty Woman 2.0

By: womenwithdestiny October 7, 2019October 7, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieGod love YOU, God Loves Prodigals!, Hillsong United, United by Music, Whole Heart (Hold Me Now)Leave a Comment

Do you remember the movie Pretty Woman? I’ve watched it many times over the years and I love the story because the story revolves around a woman no one in their right mind would ever choose. And yet… our hero Edward, a broken-prince of wealth and stature, sees the remarkable potential in a disillusioned prostitute…

Leap of Trust

By: womenwithdestiny September 30, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieBe Still And Know, faith, heart trust, Red Rocks Worship, trustLeave a Comment

Trust is a BIG thing for me. And, I have to confess that I don’t trust easily–and because of that–my walk with Jesus can sometimes get very challenging. My faith will sometimes get tangled up in what I see or think. (That’s a problem.) How about you? As we sit here in your favorite bistro…

Waiting On Your Promise

By: womenwithdestiny September 23, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieBen Potter, Comfort Before Truth, God's promises, waitingLeave a Comment

Today I want to bring a cup of comfort to those of you who are still waiting on your promise. I want you to know you don’t wait alone. I wait, too. We wait in exalted company. There are some folks in the Bible that I have so much empathy and compassion for. They are…

Our Song In The Night

By: womenwithdestiny September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieA Cup of Hope, Brian Simmons, confident hope, Emilie Barnes, Red Rocks Worship, The Divine Romance, You Will Be My Song2 Comments

HOPE IS A PERSON, the Person of Jesus Christ… with Christ, hope always has the last word.

Resilient Hope

By: womenwithdestiny September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieA Cup of Hope, At Midnight, comfort, Elevation Worship, Emilie Barnes, hope, It Is So, peaceLeave a Comment

Emilie Barnes wrote her book, A Cup Of Hope, while fighting a fierce battle with hopelessness. But, she discovered that, resilient hope that comes with our intimate relationship with Jesus. I myself can remember quite clearly, the day I visited the oncologist with my father, and I listened to the devastating news he received. I…

Why Labor Day?

By: womenwithdestiny September 2, 2019

Living At 3:20Born In The USA, Bruce Springsteen, Department of Labor, Labor DayLeave a Comment

Well, to answer that question I actually went to the web page for the U. S. Department of Labor’s, History of Labor Day. Here is what I found: The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit…

Let’s Have Tea With Emilie!

By: womenwithdestiny August 26, 2019

Having Tea With EmilieA Cup of Hope, Emilie Barnes, Hillsong United, hope, Ready or Not, tea, teacupsLeave a Comment

I am an avid tea drinker with a small but treasured teacup collection. I am also a huge fan of Emilie Barnes. Though today Emilie is in heaven, I wanted to introduce her and her encouraging words to a whole new audience. So I contacted Harvest House Publishers who generously gave me permission to share…

Chase The Lion!

By: womenwithdestiny August 19, 2019

Book Reviews, Eagles Who Roarbrave, Chase The Lion, Highlands, Hillsong United, Mark Batterson, victoryLeave a Comment

But one of the elders said to me, “Do not cry! The Lion from the tribe of Judah, David’s descendant, has won the victory…” Revelation 5:5 I have read some great books in the past few years, but I don’t believe any have impacted me as much as Mark Batterson’s, Chase The Lion! I think…