Author Archives: Laura Neeley

So, have you considered if you’re like Sarai?  Do you tend to take matters into your hands and not wait on God? The thing is…God loves you enough to let you choose.  If you want to choose to manipulate and insert your “own way”, God will let you. If you want to step out, likeContinue reading “Manipulation take II – Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands”

Guess you all have figured out I took a long sabbatical from writing…just too much going on.  But I’m back!  For some reason, God still wants me to write.  I’m trying to be obedient but still struggle with feeling like He’s called the wrong gal.  Anyway, here goes…. Manipulation?  Me? As I sit here, staringContinue reading “Manipulation?  Me?”

In the previous article, I shared a portion from Philippians 2 from The Message version of the Bible. I’m printing it here again in another translation. Philippians 2 NIV (from my Bible, that is an accurate version…not the modern NIV that’s been altered): “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humilityContinue reading “Selflessness”

          “You deserve a break today.”  “You’re worth it!”  “Put yourself first!” “Do something for YOU!”  All of these modern-day adages underscore how obsessed with are in the world with ME, Myself and I.  It’s all about taking care of #1.  In our society today, the message you hear from psychologists, counselors and even advertisersContinue reading “Number 1”

I am still writing! Please don’t give up on me. There were issues on my site, and I couldn’t figure out how to post!! Ugh. Technology is not easy for me; I know some basics, but when there are problems, I usually don’t know what to do. My intelligent and computer savvy hubby helped meContinue reading “Technical issues”

          Well, I’m sure some of you are not going to take kindly to this post.  I’m sure many of you will be upset with me.  I’m praying not.  But it’s what the Lord put on my heart so here goes…  I thought Betty White was an incredible gifted actress…attractive, funny and talented.  I thinkContinue reading “Betty White”

Happy New Year!  It’s still hard to believe that 2022 has begun.  Where does the time go? No, I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth and quit writing.  Just took a longer than normal break. As I pause and think about “new beginnings” and what I want to keep in my routine/life, andContinue reading “First things first”

Is there such a thing?  I don’t believe there is in God’s vocabulary.  But when you and I think of sin, I think we sometimes qualify them and measure them in our minds and spirit.  I know I do. I can easily rationalize in my mind and soul and sometimes think my sin is notContinue reading “Little sins?”

Some of you probably wonder if I just quit writing and gave up my blog.  Definitely not. My hubby and I just returned from a 10-day trip to Greece!  To say it was incredible would be a huge understatement. The first island of Santorini was definitely our favorite.  Our hotel was literally built into theContinue reading “Insignificant and Special”

There have been moments and days in my life when God’s presence is so real.  I’ve experienced countless times when I hear Him speak, just as if He is right beside me in the car or in a room. There are so many specific instances when He’s directed me, and I have known the pathContinue reading “Does God seem far off at times? Silent?”