Category Archives: Potpourri

Diane Virginia: Our Soon-Coming King

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Recently a lady from our church shared a dream she’d had about sounding the shofar to announce the returning of our King Jesus. The dream was riveting; I couldn’t stop thinking about it. “Religion doesn’t work, but a relationship with Jesus does.” Prepare to meet your Soon-Coming King. Although we cannot know the day or the hour Jesus will return, we do know we are in the season of Christ’s return. Jesus tells us to consider the parable of the fig tree:  “Now … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: An Eye for Design

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Intelligent design. This is a term we’ve coined to describe the complexity of nature’s design as evidence of an Intelligent Designer. God is this Intelligent Designer and He has an eye for design. Consider, for example, the honeybee. God equipped this tiny creature bee with five eyes—three simple and two compound. He fashioned the bee’s four wings to lock together during flight like a zipper. He gave the bee two stomachs—one for eating and one for storing nectar. He covered … Continue reading →

Martin Wiles: VineWords Contributor Interview

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Thank you, Martin, for interviewing with VineWords. We are delighted to learn about your writing passion. Q: Why do you write? What drives you? A: What drives me is the possibility of going insane if I don’t write. I write what I do because I want others to experience God’s love through true stories with biblical application—much as Jesus did. Like the prophet Jeremiah, stories burn in my body, and they must come out. My hope is to encourage others, … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: David’s Folly

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David was CEO of a nationally recognized company. He had established an experienced leadership team so he decided to take a month-long vacation. Even though the company had projects they were developing, he felt he deserved the reprieve. David announced his plans to the Board and made the necessary arrangements. The day of his departure, he found himself pacing. He had mentored his men regarding their responsibilities, and he had charted their obligations. Even so, he found himself rehearsing “What … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: The Christmas Cardigan

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So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV CHRISTMAS MORNING Sparkling, sun-kissed snow caused puddles to form on the cobblestone sidewalk. Tiny streams meandered toward the red brick steps leading to the veranda. White colonnades, wooden rockers, and potted evergreens added elegance to this stately home. It was a picturesque morning. That is, it would have been, except for the turmoil within. … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Equal Opportunity

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“Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” (Luke 9:54 ESV) James and John said in unison. The disciples were bothered that the Samaritans didn’t receive Jesus as He traveled through Samaria on His way to Jerusalem. The disciples didn’t believe in equal opportunity for these Samaritan men they perceived to be enemies. Can you imagine James and John’s surprise when Jesus rebuked them rather than the Samaritans? Jesus knew the Samaritans misinterpreted … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: When Cancer Strikes

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Friends, this is long, and it is not my usual devotion or story. Rather, it is my testimony of God’s healing grace. I include it so that if you need a miracle or healing from Jesus, you can know He really IS The Great Physician. If you have a healing testimony, please share it in the comments section. This will serve to encourage others to believe Jesus for their healing. MY HEALING TESTIMONY OVER BREAST CANCER THE DIAGNOSIS Cancer… The … Continue reading →

Jesus Saves–Share Your Testimony Here

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Hello Friend, Jesus saves. That’s right, friends. He died on the cross and rose from the dead to redeem YOU, and He LIVES today.  If you are saved, please consider sharing your testimony in the comments section. If you don’t know Jesus yet but you want to, I encourage you to read my testimony and the testimony of others, and then ask Jesus to save you. I’ve penned some words about who Jesus is. You might want to read these … Continue reading →