Author RSSWhen Your Only Hope is a Miracle
So she went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah.-1 Kings 17:15-16(NK...
The Excellent Woman
Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him over the whole realm.-Daniel 6:3a (NKJV)We live in a world that often tries to force its expectations upon us. Every day the media tells us how ...
Aging Gracefully
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. -Proverbs 16:31 (NIV) One of my favorite authors is Martha Bolton. She's written over 50 books, but the ones that I especially like are the funny ones where she talks about getting olde...
God's Incredible Love for You
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
-John 3:16
This past Friday, I watched the move The Lake House on DVD. It was a romantic love story with a totally u...
Your Biggest Battles Can Be the Ones in Your Mind
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
-Philippians ...
Be Thankful for Victory
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you.
1 Corinthians 15:57-58a
Being thankful means having a grateful heart for your blessings. Often when we talk abou...
Living a Beautiful Life
To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
Isaiah ...
Are You Pushed by Pain or Pulled by Vision?
Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Ha...
The Rules for Real Success
. . . But wisdom brings success.
Ecclesiastes 10:10b
Success can be defined in many ways. Some people see it as having certain material possessions, while others may focus on things that are more intangible. However, the truly wise woman knows that the...
The Well-Dressed Christian Woman
So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and complet...
What Are You Really Afraid Of?
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
-Jeremiah 29:11
I recently presented my "Are You Ready to Start Living Your Dreams?" workshop for a group of w...
Are You on the Some Day Road?
By Joyce M. Averils, J.D.
Coach/Speaker/Seminar Leader
The road to Someday leads to a town called Nowhere.
-Tony Robbins, Speaker & Author
It's so easy to put your plans, goals and dreams on hold. There's always so much to do and never enough time ...
What Do You Do When People Behave Badly?
By Joyce M. Averils, JD
Coach/Speaker/Seminar Leader
I was so excited. A womens conference was being held in a nearby city and a speaker/author I have always wanted to hear was one of the featured speakers. I registered right away and arrived early on...
Live It, Walk It, Speak It - Believe In and Fight For Your Dream
When I was twelve years old, I decided to start thinking about my future profession. In my young mind, that meant deciding between being a doctor and being a lawyer. Since I hated most things having to do with science and math, the choice became clear t...
Legacy
By Joyce M. Averils, J.D.
Coach/Speaker/Seminar Leader
I recently attended a Celebration of Life service for Ola, a friend who passed away after a long illness. As I listened during the service, I reflected on the life of the woman I'd known for over 2...