WWJD in a Divided America, an Exhortation from James 4

September 27, 2017September 28, 2017 Ally VelsorLeave a comment

It looked like nothing but a doodle. If you were paying close attention, Jordin Sparks’ hand conveyed a powerful message for ALL Americans. Millions may have just tuned in just to see how the NFL was going to handle President Trump’s unnecessary, divisive, and petulant remarks in such a delicate time as this. I had been struggling to write what I’m about to write because I don’t want to be misconstrued and I certainly do not want to be taken out of context.

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when her name is Courage (an ode to a friend for mother’s day)

May 10, 2017May 14, 2017 Ally VelsorLeave a comment

I do know a friend whose name is actually Courage.

I thought she was kidding at first,

anyone would merely dream of displaying such formidable surname.

It was 2013 when I met her and became friends

as we served together in a restaurant at a church.

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Dr. K’s Best Medicine: Take Your Own Advice & Make Lemonade

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 Ally VelsorLeave a comment

NBC’s This is Us has been renewed for two more seasons! (Yippee!). But there’s a reason why this show has captivated the hearts of many, including my own. Here’s my take on the latest episode “The Big Day,” although I really missed the grown up Big Three, this prequel to the pilot episode gave us a window to peek into the depth of Dr. K’s grief over the death of his beloved while further explaining to us his “when life gives you the sourest lemon” philosophy.
**Spoiler Alert** Don’t read if you haven’t watched the episode and don’t want to know what happens!**

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When We Don’t Feel Like Giving Thanks

November 23, 2016November 24, 2016 Ally Velsor1 Comment

I feel like this year’s Thanksgiving Scrooge.

My husband lately has been bugging me to write. But I haven’t felt like it. I feel internally yucky. I feel like I shouldn’t share my internal yuckiness because I don’t want to be contagious or give anyone a reason to complain about their miserable lives. So I opted to abstain from writing… and letting you in on my misery.

Then the Lord reminds me of this verse in 1 Timothy because I’m pretty sure when Paul penned this to Timothy, his circumstances alone didn’t give him a reason to rejoice. But he did anyways. Despite the persecutions, the incarcerations, and the beatings, Paul somehow trusted God and all His promises.

As we prepare a marvelous Thanksgiving feast, my prayer for everyone is that we don’t miss these ingredients that will make our times memorable for a lifetime.

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When God Says NO…

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 Ally Velsor1 Comment

Communication is one of the most important foundations in the formation of human relationships and prayer is the only way to reach our Heavenly Father’s heart. Our prayer life progresses the further we walk with the Lord and it is perfected through practice.

As I grew in my faith, there was a deep concern I had about prayer. I simply didn’t want to be rejected or be told NO. Oftentimes, we don’t pray as much as we should because we don’t want to be told no.

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How to Travel Light in a Heavy World: Wisdom Requires Faith

September 12, 2016September 13, 2016 Ally Velsor2 Comments

When we take a step of faith, we are not uneducated about the condition of our situation. Our faith comes from practice, not from an arbitrary event.

If wisdom is the vessel to our final destination, then faith is the fuel which ignites our passion for eternity.

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9/11: It’s Been Fifteen Years…

September 11, 2016September 11, 2016 Ally VelsorLeave a comment

For me, it was another day being a sophomore in high school. It was the start of the school year in a new private school. I didn’t speak English very well, but that didn’t stop me from excelling in school. This language barrier, however, did stop me from making friends.

I was sitting in English class when the second plane collided with the South Tower.

Ally Velsor

Proclaiming God's promises in our lives together, FOR HE IS FAITHFUL!

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