I don’t believe it was the way I was raised … it just seemed to evolve with time. I knew God and that my eternal salvation was secure through Jesus’ sacrifice and the gift of faith in His amazing grace… But for some reason, I thought my here and now was influenced by God’s favor…
Do you know what it means to be righteous? The Urban Dictionary defines it as: The American Heritage Dictionary says it means: And finally, the Biblical defines righteousness as: Psalm 111 says… How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in Him should ponder them.Everything He does reveals His glory and majesty. His righteousness never…
Are you worn out? Are you exhausted by the busyness and stressors of life? Have you considered making some changes but don’t know where to begin? Because even though you’re running on fumes … people depend on you. There’s no quitting or giving up; so, you keep doing what you need to do no matter…
The dictionary defines wisdom as having insight, knowledge, and good judgment. Author Patience Johnson wrote: “Wisdom is knowing the right thing to do and doing it at the right time to get the desired result. It is also the correct application of knowledge.” But what is Godly wisdom? The Bible says… The fear of the Lord is…
Some days I get up thinking about the big picture of life wondering what God wants me to do with however many years I have left. But most of the time, I want to just get through today. We all know the verse. Maybe you even know the song. This is the day the Lord has made. We will…
Are you watching the sky? Are you listening for the heavenly trumpet? Do you know how to have flourishing faith until Jesus returns? Recently while reading 1 Corinthians, I came across these words… Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Paul was hoping to…
If you’re a frequent visitor here, you know the five words I use to describe faith (SEEK, KNOW, LOVE, TRUST, & OBEY). They are essential if growing stronger faith is our heart’s desire. David wrote… Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Psalm 37:4 And Isaiah wrote… Lord, we show our…
It takes time to build strong healthy relationships. They don’t happen quickly but grow over time. And how we spend that time is essential. I’m not talking about where we go and what we do, I’m recognizing the importance of our interactions, attitudes, and behaviors. Once again, I’ve made a list of some of the…
I used to call my mom, “the healthiest sick person I knew.” She was a breast cancer survivor who lived with arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart arrhythmia, and severe osteoporosis. Those were just her health issues … she was also a wife, mom, and grandmother. Like moms everywhere, she had reasons to worry about…
It can happen in a moment… You can be dealing with a tantrum-throwing toddler, watching the news, driving in rush hour, waiting in some line or waiting room, or discouraged by a project when suddenly you realize your blood pressure is rising and you are frustrated! I was going to say “getting frustrated” but if…
Our children are grown and I’m enjoying the blessing of grandchildren. Have you ever asked someone with grown children if there’s anything they wish they had done differently in the parenting department? Do you have something you wished you’d done more consistently or not done at all? The main thing I wish I had done…
Do you ever have days when you don’t feel very lovable? Your mood/attitude is off. You know you failed to honor God’s will. And you’re so upset and discouraged that you’re questioning God’s love? Whenever I would have one of those days, I’d say, “I don’t feel very cute and lovable today.” And Rev always…
How good are you at living one day at a time? I love this quote… “One day at a time- this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and…
Not long ago, I had one of those “AHA” moments when I realized that there’s something Christians often get wrong. I know I’ve had times when I’ve gotten it wrong. What is IT? Obedience. James wrote… For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. James 2:26…
Last Friday’s prayer post gave us 5 verses to prayerfully start the day with hope and today we’re focusing on our evening prayers… I’ve learned that as thankful as I am for the blessing of a fresh start each morning and hopeful about the day ahead, I’m well aware at the end of the day…
School starts soon in our area and I’ve always believed that these last days of summer break are the perfect time to do a life assessment and determine if some self-improvement changes need to be made. If you need to change your life, improve your routine, get more organized, and enjoy more peace … this…
Manufacturers and advertisers make their money telling us we’re not good enough… Not… Of course, we need their products to change all that and reach whatever culture tells us is the recommended idea of perfection. There’s one thing that’s not on that list. Something the enemy wants us to believe about ourselves. Something he loves…
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up each morning? Some people say their first alert moments are spent talking with the Lord. I wish I could say that but my morning begins with puppy kisses from a furball who urgently needs to go outside. When I’m back inside, I start the coffee…
What do you do when you’re having a hard day? Do you call a friend? Go back to bed? Sit in the pantry? I often return to quotes, verses, and prayers that have blessed me in the past. So today, I’m turning to some quotes from C. S. Lewis, adding well-loved verses, and going to…
God’s love is perfect! The Apostle John put it like this… Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God has God living inside, and that person lives in God. And so we know the love that God has for us, and we trust that love. God is love. Those who live in love live in…
Where do you go and what do you do when you are lonely? Loneliness is considered a state of mind … a feeling of undesired isolation or insufficient connection, whether alone or in a crowd. New moms, students at a new school, newly diagnosed patients, new widows and widowers, recently divorced, and empty nesters are…
