Inspirational Writings from Gwen Shamblin Lara
The Foundation of Good Etiquette
While the world teaches secular etiquette and rules that are politically correct, it is time for a comeback to true etiquette as laid out by God. Doing what the Heavens expect was given to Moses and the Prophets and Christ and his Apostles. It was based on the Ten Commandments and Mark 12, which all boiled down to love—love that is shown thru genuine compassion for God and for humans, devoid of harsh judgment, for after all, even after we all have sinned, God has given us forgiveness and compassion...
October 18, 2026
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12
The Golden Rule was written by God, and almost all etiquette rules have been stolen words from the Bible…for true etiquette is to do to others as you would have them do to you. This is one of those subjects that is so deep and so vast.
October 17, 2026
How do we pass this God-first way of life down to our children? It starts in the heart. Each of us must lovingly fear God above […]
October 16, 2026
To connect to God today, you can start by going where God is leading you in Scripture. Next, trust in God. In spite of all the […]
October 15, 2026
This is about getting a whole new life—replacing your old spirit (bad attitudes) with God’s wonderful Spirit (beautiful, loving personality). Those who find this transformation experience a restored marriage, re-established relationships, a whole new positive attitude, and diminished criticism and projection...
October 14, 2026
Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength... Honestly, even though I know I have felt a love for God since childhood, I do not think that I can totally comprehend this subject of love for God. I know it grows each year I live...
October 12, 2026
How do you fall in love with God? Well, how did we fall in love with food? What happened was our hearts became enslaved to food by obeying the food. When the potato chips called our name from the pantry and said, “Hey, come eat me,” we found ourselves listening and obeying...
October 11, 2026
If you are looking for a God-Fearing Family...if you are searching for beautiful peace between and among all family members, then start with yourself...
October 10, 2026
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds […]
October 9, 2026
Pray about everything! You cannot have a relationship with God without talking to Him. How many times have you prayed since you started this program? You need to be praying all the time—without ceasing...