Yesterday, I wrote about my need to “dance” to make people happy. I’m not just talking people pleasing, this was a deeply felt belief that I was responsible for their happiness. Thankfully, God help me understand that I was putting impossible expectations on myself and others. I’ve learned the best way to spread happiness is to be happy;…
God promises peace in His presence. Here is a collection of 25 verses that will bless you with the promise of peace. When stressors increase and anxiety levels rise . . . I turn to God’s Word. He promises that in His presence we will find peace that goes beyond our ability to understand. Peace…
I’m always looking for quotes by teachers who inspire me to be and do better coming from a perspective of faith—love for God and people. William Arthur Ward is one of those teachers. He authored Fountains of Faith and hundreds of articles and poems. Ward is one of the most quoted Americans of the 20th Century. Born in 1921, he served for…
“Couples who are most committed, intimate, and satisfied in their relationship are those who appreciate each other’s achievements . . . the happiest husbands and wives were those who made the biggest deal out of good things that happened to them.” ~Ladies Home Journal Do you agree? Are you a celebrator of good things ….
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You and I will worship something. We were created to worship. The question is… Who or what will we worship? Important Quotes and Verses “You cannot divide human beings into those who worship and those who don’t. Everybody worships; it’s just a matter of what or whom.” ~Paul David Praise be to the God and Father…
Are you passionate about your prayer-life? Most passionate pray-ers say the more they pray . . . the more they want to pray. The following quotes and verses inspired me. I hope they inspire you too. 20 Quotes to Inspire Your Prayer-Life “With the help of the Holy Ghost, we can watch over ourselves. We can pray…
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalms 73:26 This is my life verse. I hold it close and speak it throughout the day. It reminds me that in everything—it’s not about me. God gave me this verse as He worked to heal my broken…
Studies have shown that doing things for others blesses the giver as well as the recipient. Want increased happiness? Go out and help someone. Research shows that helping others: 1. Increases self-confidence. 2. Combats depression. 3. Generates happiness. 4. Develops patience. 5. Teaches resilience. 6. Improves stress management. [Tweet “We could almost help others for purely selfish motives.”] But. Let’s…
I want to listen. I haven’t always wanted to listen. Do you know a little girl who just loves the sound of her own voice? Who loved to coo and babble, learned words early, and felt the need to share them at every opportunity? That was me. I was a good talker. But I don’t want to be…
It seems that promises and cynicism go together like PB and J. Try looking up quotes about promises and most talk about failure and disappointment. Everyone knows the quote: “Don’t make promises you can’t keep.” Yet unkept promises are things we’ve learned to accept as the norm. If you’re tired of and discouraged by broken promises keep reading ….
And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26 Jesus lived to teach us the truth of God’s love. Jesus died to take our punishment and remove our sins. Jesus rose…
Photo Credit I decided to save my original post for today to stop and honor the life and faith of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of love and forgiveness is one you and I need to raise up in this season of antagonism and anger. We are more alike than we are different….
Waiting, preparation, and now joy . . . the third week in Advent. Joy not determined by how we feel, but by who God is and all He does. Love and grace poured into our lives in the gift of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joy Quotes for the Third Week in…
This week we’re getting ready for Jesus . . . the celebration of His birth and His victorious return. The following quotes and verses will help us focus on being ready today for forever. Quotes and Verses to Help You Get Ready “Realize that illness and other temporal setbacks often come to us from the…
Yesterday I asked, “Do we really believe Jesus plus nothing is enough?” We want to add doctrine, rules, and practices because they’re easier. We understand doing it right and being accepted by others who are doing the same. But that’s not . . . Jesus plus nothing. So what does it mean to trust, to be…
Just look at a group of teen girls. They are probably all dressed alike, with similar hairstyles, and the same brand of purses thrown over their shoulders. Because we want to fit in. We want to be liked. Everyone knows popular is better than unpopular. Stop. What if you were made to be different? You were….
It can take more strength to keep your opinions to yourself than it does to give them a voice. How strong are you? This week we’re looking at self-control, especially when it comes to words. Solomon said, “Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to…
Trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, caring, and honest . . . attributes of a person with strong good character. How is your character? What about your friends? Since individuals have penned words . . . the importance of having strength of character has been documented. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorites: “Being faithful in the smallest things is the way…
Most days I wake up feeling weak and vulnerable. And it’s okay. I don’t have to be strong. I just have to get up, wander into my quiet place, and turn to the One who promises to give me His strength. The One whose grace is sufficient and whose love never ends. My Father, who will…
Do you trust easily? Would you describe yourself as a faithful friend? Would you say your friends are faithful? What does faithfulness mean to you? The rest of the week we are going to look at a dozen ways to inspire and maintain faithfulness in our relationships. For today . . . let’s take a look at…
