Innovating an At Home Balloon Parade!
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade either in person or on TV is a tradition of American households. It all began in 1928 when Macy’s asked puppeteer, Tony Sarg, to design the high flying floats that evolved into what we see today. Beloved book...
Lisa Maples | Nov 7, 2022 | 1 Comment
Nine Words That Changed Everything
Luke 18:21 “What do you want me to do for you?” asked Jesus to a blind man. The man had called him Son of David so he must have heard about Jesus being the Messiah. He called out in faith for Jesus to have mercy on him as Jesus approached his area of...
Lisa Maples | Oct 15, 2022 | 0 Comments
The Perfect Gift
When you think of the perfect gift, what is one gift you’ve received as a result of the sacrifice of another? A friend asked me this question a few months ago. What about you? Have you ever received a gift that was perfect for you at that moment? As we...
Lisa Maples | Oct 15, 2022 | 0 Comments
Strong Support For My Heart
2 Chronicles 16:9a ESV “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” After multiple heart tests, my cardiologist told me that I would need an ablation to fix my...
Lisa Maples | Mar 14, 2022 | 2 Comments
Determined
I praise the Lord for all of his benefits. He saves, heals, delivers and restores. He speaks peace and promises to never leave us. Jesus determines the outcome which always leads to freedom: from sin, from sickness, from death. I determine if I will come close and...
Lisa Maples | Jan 14, 2022 | 1 Comment
Have Faith
As I have reflected on the words of Jesus in the book of Luke which I read all during December, my heart continues to be drawn to the words of Jesus when he healed people. He’d say to some of them, “Your faith has made you whole.” He did the...
Lisa Maples | Dec 30, 2021 | 0 Comments
Countdown to Christmas
Have you sought for the perfect gifts this year? During December, I have been seeking something that I had needed. Thankfully, I found it. I have found joy daily throughout December. It came in many forms: songs, the Book of Luke in the Bible, family, friends, in a...
Lisa Maples | Dec 23, 2021 | 2 Comments
