Simply stated, a legacy is something that is handed down from one generation to the next. Originally, it was thought of as property, wealth, or other personal property that is left to descendants or heirs. But over the years leaving a legacy has come to mean anything left behind … how you and I will…
If you are a writer or blogger, I have a question for you. Who do you picture as you write? In writing courses, this imaginary person represents your ideal reader or customer. Some call it writing for your “avatar.” You create this imaginary person by determining your ideal reader’s… Goals and values. Sources of information….
I’m stopping today to thank God for the blessing of growing up and living in the United States. And I’m asking Him to bless America for future generations. We’re a people with conflicting ideas and a long list of things we could do better but friends, we are free! I looked up the Bill of…
You started the year with goals, plans, hopes, and dreams but now you need positively proactive help to get back on track to bless the rest of the year.
When the challenge your facing feels overwhelming and it’s hard to be strong, it’s time to pray. These 5 Bible verses and prayers will help when it’s hard for you to find the words.
It’s important to be kind because kindness not only benefits the one who receives it … kindness benefits the one who gives it. #BeKind #Kindness #Blessings #Friendship
We’ve never been more connected than we are today. Yet, more of us are lonelier than ever before. We’re praying 5 Psalms that will help and give us hope. #Prayer #Hope #Loneliness #FeelLonely
Learn how to guard your heart while remaining open and vulnerable … but do it with God’s help, wisdom, and discernment. Awesome relationship advice! #Relationships #Friendship #KnowtheTruth #FaithLife #Blessings
SEEK was my word for 2018, and I chose Luke 12:31 as my verse… Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need. At the end of the year, I knew there was no moving on. Seek went from being my word for the year to being my word for life!…
3 ways to keep my hope anchored on the truth when the world shouts louder than God’s gentle whisper? When I need to remember that God never changes.
I’ve had countless nights when I’ve taken a long list of concerns to God before sleep arrived. I’ve had many sleepless nights when our problems felt immense and words eluded me … when I just kept repeating “please help us.” And I’ve had a handful of times when there simply were no words at all….
I walk with a limp. You probably wouldn’t notice it if you met me, but it’s there. Like all injuries, it bothers me more some days than others. But that’s okay, on bothersome days my limp reminds me of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness. Maybe you walk with a limp too. I’m not talking about…
If you clicked on the title to this post because you wanted to know more, because you need to pray … I’m guessing you need a miracle in your life. You’re not alone … my most visited post is 5 Verses to Pray When You Need God to Do the Impossible. And if you visit…
Your heart is broken! You loved big and you weren’t loved in return and the pain feels overwhelming. If you click over to the Blessing Counters Prayer Page, healing and restoration of broken hearts caused by broken relationships is the number one prayer request. No matter how hard you and I try, rejection is an…
It’s that time of the year… I’ve heard friends are calling it #Maycember. And I understand. I still remember overstuffed calendar pages filled with end of the school year events and activities, and although the days were long and exhausting, that wasn’t the hardest part… The hardest part was dealing with impending CHANGE! The end…
When I tell you I’m a mess, I’m admitting I’m a sinner … I’m not saying it’s okay. When I say that my life is a mess, I’m recognizing that I am living out the consequences of my sin and the sins of the people around me … every single day. When I talk about…
It can happen in the middle of the mess but it can also happen when the chaos is over and you’re left picking up the pieces of your life. If you’re like me, questions take over your thoughts… “What now?”“What’s next?”“What am I supposed to do?”“Where do I go from here?” Or maybe, your questions…
Have you ever followed someone’s advice or went along with what they were doing and realized later that you had made a huge mistake? Yea, me too. You went shopping with a friend and overspent your budget so you could get matching bags.You spent time gossiping with a friend and later learned she was also…
Thank you so much for SHOUTING your disapproval and disagreements on social media and blog comments. You’ve convinced me how much I really need to know your Jesus. Said no one ever! So many of those disagreements have to do with the things we consider moral and immoral, right and wrong, good and bad ……
I’ve read a handful of books in my life that I would say have been “life-changing” in the ways they have challenged me and grown my faith. Books I simply call – the Best Faith Books! These are books I reread often. Most have them have been around for a while. I’m guessing that even…
I’m not a fan of many of the sayings you typically find on church signs. You know. Things like… Don’t tell God how big your fear is, tell your fear how big your God is. F.E.A.R. – False Evidence Appearing Real Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. Although there may be…
