Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara
Come…Let Us Worship Him!
Merry Christmas! Praise God for today! Whom, or what, have you come to worship on this day? Do you adore the praise of family members or other people? Then you have missed the mark. Do you behold the food that is before you? Then you will become like a refrigerator. Do you adore material possessions and money? Then you will be greedy and alone. But…do you behold and adore Christ? Then you will be FULFILLED...Whom, or what, have you come to worship on this day? Do you adore the praise of family members or other people? Then you have missed the mark. Do you behold the food that is before you? Then you will become like a refrigerator. Do you adore material possessions and money?...
November 28, 2025
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 27, 2025
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 26, 2025
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...
November 25, 2025
There's nothing like getting together with family and special friends, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the bakeries display a festive array of cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and other tantalizing treats...
November 24, 2025
During this Thanksgiving week, many of you may be facing some temptations at family meals this week. Be very careful that you don't fall into old habits. A huge suggestion that Weigh Down recommends is that you SLOW DOWN your eating...
November 23, 2025
Put off the old. Put on the new. To get the new, you have to repent. John the Baptist said to repent and make the crooked roads in your heart straight to be able to receive Jesus Christ in your heart...
November 21, 2025
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 20, 2025
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 19, 2025
When I was a little girl and falling in love with God, I would think about Him and talk to Him all the time. He has […]