I hate phone-trees. It’s embarrassing how quickly I get ugly while trying to talk to a computer voice that insists I follow her prompts while refusing to hear my request. I try to make myself feel better with the excuse . . . it’s only a computer. But if it goes on too long, I…
Even though things may slow down a bit in the summer it seems there are still plenty of things trying to distract me and pull me away from my time with the Lord. And I feel it! My heart craves HIM the Rock of my salvation! I need more of God! He is my shield…
You and I grab our cleaning products to tackle physical dirt and grime in our homes but what about the burden of spiritual dust and cobwebs? Sometimes the weight of life takes our homes from safe sanctuary to stress-filled oppression. Is there anything we can do. There sure is… I’m thrilled to continue the Summer…
It’s week two of the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series! Yay!! And I’m so excited to share a post from one of my favorite people. Alison Tiemeyer is wise beyond her years. I’ve always loved reading her posts as she inspires me in both my faith and in blogging. Then I met her in person!…
A photo, a smell, a melody . . . can trigger a memory and emotion. I’m an emotional Sanguine. So, my memories always come with an attached emotion. If fact, when Rev asks me if I remember an occasion, event, or travel experience my usual response is, “I don’t know, did I cry.” Happy tears….
You open your eyes and can’t believe it’s morning already. Yesterday was hard and you have a feeling today will be just as challenging… You feel overwhelmed, unable, and in need of help. So, you’re crying out asking God to give strength only He is able to give. 5 Verses to Pray When You Need…
When I’m struggling. When I don’t know what to do next. When I’m anxious about the path God is placing before me . . . I go to the Psalms. Because David penned words there that are raw and honest. It almost feels like I’m getting a peek at his personal journal. “Lord, I’m afraid….
“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” ~ Anne Frank We’ve learned a lot of wisdom from this young woman whose life was cut short at the tender age of 15. This quote really hit me….
Two girls. One is popular. The other peculiar. Forced together by circumstances and all they can see is “loathing.” But… When the comparisons stop. When they look below the surface into each other’s hearts. They become—friends. Good friends. Best friends! Doing life together until their story ends with the following song: For Good I’ve heard…
Rev isn’t pastoring a congregation at the moment, but he has in the past. We know what it’s like to lead a group of people with varying personalities and opinions. We know what it’s like to have someone threaten to leave for exactly the opposite reasons that someone else is threatening to leave. If you’re…
