5 Helpful Verses to Pray for Your Broken Relationship

October 20, 2017 // 13 Comments

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if people were easier? If every parent, child, sibling, spouse, neighbor, and friend could get along blissfully? But we don’t. Relationships are messy! And unfortunately, some end in brokenness. Everyone I know has had at least... Continue reading →

The 5 Most Important Reasons Relationships Fail

October 18, 2017 // 11 Comments

I guess that’s why I wanted to write about relationships this year. Relationships are necessary messy blessings. God made us to live connected. God said, “It’s not good for the Man to be alone; I’ll make him a helper, a companion.” Genesis 2:18 (MSG) Two people are better than one, because they... Continue reading →

10 Important Things to Do that will Make You a Better Friend

October 16, 2017 // 7 Comments

If you’re like me, you’ve been blessed with some really wonderful friendships. And well, you’ve also experienced some that were far less than wonderful. That’s life, isn’t it? Some friendships start easily and feel like you’ve known each other forever... Continue reading →

5 Verses to Pray When You Need to be Strong

October 13, 2017 // 13 Comments

I’m sure you’re like me, in that some days you’re just not sure you’re strong enough to get out of bed and face the day. Maybe it’s physical limitations caused by pain or illness. Maybe it’s emotional. The thought of... Continue reading →

Easy Ways You Can Protect the Littlest of These

October 11, 2017 // 10 Comments

When Beth Bond sent me her guest post, I knew immediately that I wanted to share it with all of you. Beth is on the staff of Evangelical Environmental Network at CreationCare.org. Their Declaration on the Care of Creation begins... Continue reading →

You Need to Know – Is it Kindness or Grace?

October 9, 2017 // 7 Comments

I’m reading through the God’s Word translation of the Bible. I love it for its easier to understand wording and format. There is one word in this version that makes me pause… And that’s the use of “kindness” as a... Continue reading →

5 Psalms to Pray When You Are Sad and Hurting

October 6, 2017 // 16 Comments

It’s been a hard week. I’ve been sad. My heart hurts. Memories. What-ifs. What should have been. All thoughts I’ve surrender over and over again but then there are weeks like this one when a date on the calendar makes... Continue reading →

30 Qualities Found in the Heart Being Changed by God

October 4, 2017 // 8 Comments

If you didn’t actually speak words telling someone you’re a Christian, would they be able to tell just by watching that you’re a follower of Jesus? I’m not asking if you tell them which church you attend or if you... Continue reading →

You Need to Know – Is it Flattery or Encouragement?

October 2, 2017 // 3 Comments

One of my favorite things is giving and receiving encouragement. There is nothing like a good “atta baby” pat on the back. But there’s a fine line between encouragement and flattery, so today I’m challenging myself with the question… Are... Continue reading →

5 Verses to Pray When You Are Angry

September 29, 2017 // 12 Comments

For the last few weeks, I’ve felt the Lord nudging me to write a verses and prayers post about anger. I kept trying to push the thought aside. It’s just so much more fun to write about hope and give... Continue reading →

Why You Need to Guard Your Thoughts

September 27, 2017 // 10 Comments

Do you ever struggle with thoughts that feel like they’re on the spin cycle of your washing machine? Some negative discouraging and self-defeating sentence that plays again and again? Even though we know how influential our thoughts are over every... Continue reading →

7 Things You Can Do that will Help Your Attitude

September 25, 2017 // 2 Comments

Did you know … when researching the mental health benefits of gratitude you’ll find a long list of selfish reasons for being appreciative. A give to get way of thinking. It’s understandable. We all want a profitable return on our investments... Continue reading →

5 Verses to Pray When You Want to be Thankful and Happy

September 22, 2017 // 12 Comments

It’s so easy to get caught up in the dailiness of life. I get busy just doing and living and somehow forget to fill moments with gratitude and thanksgiving. Oh, I can talk about it “real good” in this space... Continue reading →

An Important Thank You Ten Years in the Making

September 20, 2017 // 9 Comments

The alarm rang at 4:30 that Thursday morning although we didn’t need it, neither of us had slept much. We were both trying to be upbeat and hopeful for the other as Rev went through the ritual of washing his... Continue reading →

How to Follow Jesus and Love Your Enemy

September 18, 2017 // 5 Comments

“I tell you, love your enemies.” Seriously! Did Jesus really mean love? An enemy is defined as someone who feels hatred for, fosters harmful designs against, or engages in antagonistic activities against another. And Jesus wants us to love them.... Continue reading →