How #WWGGG Can Change Your Life
There’s a simple question you and I can ask ourselves that will not only change our lives but one that can change the lives of people everywhere. #WWGGG
There’s a simple question you and I can ask ourselves that will not only change our lives but one that can change the lives of people everywhere. #WWGGG
As Christians, you and I represent Christ to a broken world and I’m wondering about the messages we are sending. Paul talked so often about the importance of unity in the church because we are supposed to be focused on sharing God’s love. If we can’t love each other … why would anyone want what…
I’ve spent a lot of time this week thinking about hope. You see, I’d never really stopped to think about the differences between the way secularists and people of faith perceive hope. For the secularist, hope is based solely on the strength of their inner desires and the belief that they will achieve or receive…
I always believed there would be a point in my life when I would anticipate and be ready for life’s inevitable spiritual battles. But unfortunately, there are still times when they catch me by surprise and I’m unprepared. Honestly, I’m most susceptible after a period of smooth sailing or an awesome mountaintop high. It seems…
Would you consider yourself one of those people who spend way more time reading books and doing Bible studies about prayer than you actually spend praying? Yeah, me too! If I’m really being honest, I would tell you that I’ve spent most of my life feeling like I should have done so much more when…
I can sing my heart out along with Casting Crowns anytime I hear – Praise You in this Storm. And I’ll praise You in this stormAnd I will lift my handsThat You are who You areNo matter where I amAnd every tear I’ve criedYou hold in Your handYou never left my sideAnd though my heart…
Bless your mess and enjoy your life by choosing less of the mental and emotional junk that hurts you and your relationships,
I always struggled to put my prayers into words. And in all honesty, most of the time, I tried to figure things out on my own before I’d pray about them. When the kids were acting out, I’d read a couple of parenting books. When one of us had health issues, I’d do a symptom…
I get religion. It’s always been a part of my life. I grew up in church, attended parochial schools, became a church organist in high school, a parochial teacher after college, and I married a minister. Like a piece of modeling clay, I was poked here and pinched there until I was shaped into what…
It’s Bonus Day 4,383. How do I know? Because Rev writes the number on his calendar every single morning. 12 years and counting … since the miracle.
You Need to Answer the Most Important Question about Faith -Someone attacked my faith on social media and it inspired me to publicly ask and answer the most important question about faith. I invite you to answer it too… #religion #faith #atheism #thoughtprovokingquestion #questionaboutfaith
I don’t know about you, but one of the hardest parts of walking in faith for me is keeping my focus on Jesus. It’s easy for me to get tossed around by my circumstances and my thoughts about those circumstances. Like the disciples, I can get so frightened by the storms that I fail to…
There certainly seems to be a wide range of views on what it takes to be a Christian and unfortunately, there seems to be more finger-pointing and judging of other people’s Christianity than there is humble and prayerful introspection. So, I decided to take a look to see what the Bible says about the ways…
This verse has been rattling around my head and stirring my heart this week… Why do you have so little faith? Matthew 6:30 I keep thinking about the times Jesus’ followers allowed their fears and worries to overshadow their trust in the Lord. And if I’m being honest, I have to admit I have times when I’m guilty….
Would you describe yourself as someone who is strong? What about your faith? Is your faith strong? I would like to be able to answer with a resounding “yes” consistently but the fact is, I’ve had times when I’m humbled by the strength God has given me and times when I’m ashamed at the way…
Does it feel like the summer passed by in a blink? Our summer break was shortened because of last year’s numerous snow days. So, it seems even harder to believe that it’s time … already! Whether you’ve taken your first day of school photos or you have a few more days or weeks of anticipation … going…
I had another post written for today but… Yesterday morning after church, my Bible study time included 1 Corinthians 13. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others,…
How are you doing with the whole patience thing? I think consistently practicing patience is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Whether I’m waiting in a long check out line, stuck in a doctor’s waiting room or anxious for the results of medical tests, dealing with an irritating individual or waiting for the answer to…
I think a lot about words! Of course, I do. I’m a writer and as I said earlier this week … a talker. But it’s more than that… Words of affirmation are my love language. Positive words fill my love tank and yes, negative words have the opposite effect. Although not everyone feels the impact…
In my dreams, I’m winsome, witty, and engaging. In my dreams, I’m the kind of person you’d want to sit and talk with for hours. And of course, I’m also an excellent listener who is emotionally supportive offering just the right balance of encouragement with wise advice. But remember, I said, “in my dreams.” In…
Everyone filters life through a self-defined perspective but the only thing that will make you happy is to look at life through a different filter. #Faith #Love #Perspective #BeHappy