Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara
Waiting and Temptation—The Example of Christ
The Christmas season is an even deeper time to focus on the example of Christ. We want to be like Christ in Matthew 4:1-4 and when we are tempted, answer satan with, “Man does not live on bread alone, but on the will of God”...
November 30, 2023
The Christmas season is an even deeper time to focus on the example of Christ. We want to be like Christ in Matthew 4:1-4 and when we are tempted, answer satan with, “Man does not live on bread alone, but on the will of God”...
November 29, 2023
This season, we are going to really focus on studying Christ and being careful to stay in God's perfect boundaries! I love the Zone of God’s hunger and fullness and His boundaries! To be free the rest of your life of your will that is outside of God’s will…you have no more guilt, no more worries...
November 28, 2023
The best visual is that God is a huge Star of Love. His love can travel on love waves into the heart of man and is dispersed thru humans. It is far faster than the thrust of a jet, far warmer than the combustion of fuel, from a more sure and distant Source than solar energy...
November 27, 2023
Please do not feel bad if you have struggled. We live in a world that bombards us with a massive amount of information, and it is […]
November 26, 2023
How much trouble is it to refrain from running to another idol if you are so in love with God? These are easy commandments from this wonderful God. We should praise Him that salvation (being able to enter His presence) is not performance-based...
November 25, 2023
Did the "old you" eat with abandon at office parties, special family meals, holiday get-togethers, and of course all those treats that are fun to make at this time of year – only to grieve later over the rising scale? Not this year! Starting today,...
November 24, 2023
At this busy season, never forget where ALL blessings come from! God is SO good to us, and His Son Jesus is our Shining Star. Do not let this day go by without praying over your priorities...
November 23, 2023
Make today a day of praise for all that God has done! Gather your family and take a good long look at each other, and then walk through your homes and really look at all that God has given...
November 22, 2023
Yes, I have just a couple more tips to keep in mind as you approach family meals this week. We covered a few things yesterday, but what should you do if you are simply NOT physically hungry when the holiday meal is served? Just fix your plate, cover it, and set it aside for later. If you spend your time catching up with the company and enjoying visiting, most people won't even realize you aren't eating. You will enjoy the food much more when you are truly hungry later on...