Connie Writes

My husband and children surprised me today (April 16, 2016) with a 70th birthday party.   Yes, my family and friends got me good!  A birthday is a good time to remember family and friends.  Actually, at my age it's a good time to remember anything at all! :) Now that I've reached another milestone birthday...I can truthfully say that having a birthday is good for your health.  Studies show that those who have more birthdays live longer!  God has been good to me these 70 years.  I consider it a privilege to be alive, to breathe, to think, to laugh, to love, to write, to enjoy my family and friends.

His Banner – April 2015 Connie’s Corner The Ultimate Sacrifice By Connie Hawkins The season of Lent followed by Easter is a time to remind us of the ultimate sacrifice –Jesus’ death on the cross. Romans 5:8 says “God shows his love for us in that while we were sinners, Christ died for us.”   There are four different types of love spoken about in the Bible. one of which is Agape love.   Agape is defined as selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love – the highest form of love.   This Greek word and variations of it are found throughout the New Testament.   Agape love perfectly describes the kind of love Jesus has for his Father and for his followers. “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me.   The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” (John 14:21, NIV) It amazes me when I look at the shape our world is in that God still loves mankind. No matter what man does, God...

His Banner – February 2014 Love and Forgiveness By Connie Hawkins   February is kind of a hum-drum month, at least it is for me.   I think as I sit at my computer, I should write something about love…thinking about love got me thinking about things and people that need to be forgiven.     Don’t let another year go by harboring bitterness and anger – those things can destroy you.   God’s Word says do not let the sun go down on your anger.   Don’t let another year go by without telling someone who has wronged you or someone you have hurt that you forgive them and while you’re at it – tell that someone that you love them.

His Banner – November 2015 Reason, Season, or Lifetime By Connie Hawkins   Are you a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime? Pay attention to what you read. After you read this, you will know the reason it was sent to you!   Because people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.   When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person. When someone is in your life for a REASON.   It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason you need them to be.   Then, without any wrongdoing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.   Sometimes they die.   Sometimes they walk away.   Sometimes they act up and force you to...

His Banner – January 2025 New Year Resolutions By Connie Hawkins Ushering in a New Year is a good time to examine our lives.   What can we do to make this year extra special?   How can we make a difference in not only our own lives but in someone else’s life? Maybe it starts with change.   Here are some resolutions to consider for 2015: Be honest with yourself and with others. (Always tell the truth) Work hard; Show integrity in the workplace.   Exercise patience – it’s a fruit of the Spirit; be dependable. Watch what you say, use only kind and thoughtful words --   make your words count. Laugh long, laugh hard – laugh out loud!   Keep your promises.   Be happy…love one another.   Respect and honor your parents.   Be grateful for what you have.   Stop whining and complaining about what you don’t have.    Help others whenever you can.   Try new things…and most important, purpose in your ...