I want to live intentionally! I want to live my beliefs and values! But I wonder if the people closest to me, who am I kidding … I wonder if I would say I’m actually fulfilling my goals. That thought inspired to write a personal mission statement . . . a brief description of God’s purpose… Read More
On a scale of one to ten, I’m about a two when it comes to planning and time management. I love planners, buying them anyway. Right now, I have two, no three, going. Electronic Paper for my blog. Paper for appointments and important dates. Something I’m learning is that it’s impossible to be the best… Read More
Earlier this week, I shared a post about an email exchange I had with a reader who said… “I’ve had a problem all of my adult years. I’ve been unable to feel God’s love.” You can read the rest here. I could relate to her email … I’ve had times when God felt distant and… Read More
Earlier this summer I received the following email from a reader… I’ve had a problem all of my adult years. I’ve been unable to feel God’s love. He is always very remote for me. I have almost constant feelings of guilt. I try to be a Christ-like person, but too often fall short in my… Read More
I want to live one day at a time! Really, I do! Jesus said, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34 He also said, “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 I want that too! The overflowing joy of remaining… Read More
Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34 Solomon wrote, “Don’t brag about tomorrow since you don’t know what the day will bring.” Proverbs 27:1 Isaiah wrote, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” Isaiah 43:18 Don’t worry. Don’t brag. Forget the past. Live for today. That’s… Read More
Today’s post is the #1 most popular post here at Counting My Blessings. It’s been read more than 400,000 times. I pray it blesses you! In case you missed any of the first six posts from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: 7 of the Best Verses to Inspire… Read More
Welcome to the Final Week of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. Wow, it’s been fun! I hope you’ve enjoyed it, too! If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your… Read More
In case you missed any of the first six posts from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: 7 of the Best Verses to Inspire Your Worship of God 25 of the Best Ways to Love Yourself the Way God Wants The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence… Read More
Welcome to Week #7 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Better by Carmen Brown How to be Blessed with the… Read More
In case you’ve missed the first five from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: How to Trust God’s NO When You are Suffering 12 Things You Need to Know About God that Will Make You Humble The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence 25 of the Best… Read More
Welcome to Week #6 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Better by Carmen Brown How to be Blessed with the… Read More
It’s week #5 of the Countdown to #1 Blog Post Series. In case you’ve missed the first four – you can check them out here: 12 Things You Need to Know About God that Will Make You Humble The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence 25 of the Best Ways to Love Yourself… Read More
Welcome to Week #5 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Better by Carmen Brown How to be Blessed with the… Read More
Welcome to week four in the Countdown to #1 Summer Series here at CMB. Before we get to the post, I want to share with you something that hit me this week about God’s awesome timing. You see… I’ve struggled with insecurity big time the past couple of weeks and as I’ve read many of… Read More