Nancy Brewer

Five Powerful Key Activities When Life Feels so Daily

I recently chatted with a friend whose mom just passed away. Her mom had been on hospice, so her death was not unexpected. However, my friend admitted she was struggling to function. She described to me the last moments she shared with her mom. She told her mom she loved

Jesus’ Simple Template for Preserving a Holy Perspective

I had one of “those days” recently. My day didn’t begin badly, but sometime, about halfway through, it took a turn I couldn’t correct. Someone said something to me that caught me totally off guard. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I threw up solid defensive barriers. Although

The Benefits of Hoping in the Wonderful Grace of Jesus

We officially celebrated Easter yesterday, and according to the liturgical calendar, we remember Pentecost next. We rejoice over the gift of salvation Jesus’ death provided us, and we anticipate celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit. God graciously gives us these two wondrous gifts that reveal His incomparable grace. We

An Unexpected Parade and the Powerful Celebration of Hope

Have you ever been in a parade? I’ve actually been in several! In high school, our band participated in Ronald Reagan’s inaugural parade. My family is convinced they saw my feet march by on the TV screen. In college, I was the Junior Class Homecoming Princess and earned the privilege

God Defends Us and Affirms our Value to Him

My king-sized bed was covered with clothes. I laid out completed outfits and displayed a variety of jewelry with each selection. Next, I tossed in different shoes and considered my options. I switched tops and bottoms, mixed, and matched, knowing I was limited to a carryon suitcase. I planned to

The Beautiful Blessing Found in Asking for Help

I’m curious. Do you find it easy to ask for help? I recently became very aware of my own hesitancy. I’m concerned with inconveniencing someone too much. At other times I’m fearful I will appear incompetent. I don’t like appearing needy or unable to figure things out on my own.

Jesus’ Simple Three Step Plan to Overcome Fallbacks

Recently, my sweet Pastor husband and I have been binge watching Gilmore Girls. We get a good chuckle out of how they banter. In the episodes we have been watching, the character of Rory is a senior in High School and preparing to go to college. Though Rory desperately wants

Jesus Manifests His Love for Us through Zeal for God

What comes to mind when you hear the word zealous? Do you imagine positive or negative things? Is the word zealous a characteristic you wish described yourself? Zealous is not an everyday word; we don’t go around calling people zealous on a regular basis. Now a days we use words

Jesus Models the Best Way to be Adaptable

Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Nancy, and I’m adaptable. It’s not a characteristic I normally talk about. It’s one of those parts of me I take for granted. Years ago, when I took Gallup’s Strength Finders test, adaptability was identified as my number one strength. According to Gallup, I

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