I was about five years old when my parents convinced me to ride a Ferris Wheel. As the car inched upward … I stopped breathing as the grip of fear overwhelmed me! My dad frantically waved at the ride operator, screaming at him to stop the giant rotating hoop and let us off after only one…
I don’t know if you ever find yourself in this situation but if you’re a faith writer, like me, I’m guessing you do… Earlier this week, I wrote, You Need to Speak Truth, Life, and Victory, and I was all set to move on with a new post idea today. But the idea I had just…
I’ve been down off the mountain literally and figuratively for a little over a week. Last weekend, I flew to Denver to spend a few days with beautiful blogger friends that I affectionately call, “My People.” They are friends, encouragers, cheerleaders, and prayer warriors. In a short 48 hours, we laughed until our abs hurt, cried big…
“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love …” ~Marcus Aurelius I want to LIVE until I die! I want to embrace today with joy and enthusiasm and boldly live it like the gift it is! I think most of us want…
It’s easy to find marriage advice when you need it. There are countless books, blog posts and articles full of helpful tips to strengthen and improve spousal relationships. The thing is … following helpful tips and suggestions can bless your marriage but the most important thing you can do for your marriage is—PRAY! Why? Because…
Absolute truth is defined as … truth that lasts. It was true in the past and it will be true in the future. It is not influenced by the opinions of people or by fluctuating circumstances. It is not invented by culture or religion and it will always BE truth whether people believe it or…
Jesus said: “If you love me, obey my commandments.” John 14:15 Maybe, like me, you think … I love Jesus, I want to obey Him. The other day a couple of questions came to mind that I’d never thought about before… What are Jesus’ commandments? Are they different from the original 10 Commandments in the Old…
When I’m in the middle of a crisis and I need God’s strength and peace, it’s easy for me to cry out and ask God to intervene in my chaos and help me through. But I’m learning something important… When I stop at the beginning of a crisis and remember all the ways God has…
I can relive that morning in my head like it happened yesterday… I shuffled out of the bedroom hoping to retrieve a cup of coffee to sip while I got ready for church. As I entered our family room, I found Rev propped up on the couch with ashen skin and blue lips. (I’d only…
Too many lives are destroyed by the overwhelming power of addiction. Too many families crumble because of the pain caused by addiction. Addiction is defined as a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance. Some researchers speak of two types of addictions: substance addictions (for example, alcoholism, drug abuse, and smoking); and process addictions (for example, gambling, spending, shopping eating, and sexual activity). Diagnosis…
I believe we all know someone struggling to overcome addiction. According to the Addiction Center: Addiction is more common than many realize. There were approximately 20.6 million people in the United States over the age of 12 with an addiction in 2011. Over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 have an addiction (excluding…
I want to live intentionally! I want to live my beliefs and values! But I wonder if the people closest to me, who am I kidding … I wonder if I would say I’m actually fulfilling my goals. That thought inspired to write a personal mission statement . . . a brief description of God’s purpose…
On a scale of one to ten, I’m about a two when it comes to planning and time management. I love planners, buying them anyway. Right now, I have two, no three, going. Electronic Paper for my blog. Paper for appointments and important dates. Something I’m learning is that it’s impossible to be the best…
Earlier this summer I received the following email from a reader… I’ve had a problem all of my adult years. I’ve been unable to feel God’s love. He is always very remote for me. I have almost constant feelings of guilt. I try to be a Christ-like person, but too often fall short in my…
I want to live one day at a time! Really, I do! Jesus said, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34 He also said, “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 I want that too! The overflowing joy of remaining…
Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34 Solomon wrote, “Don’t brag about tomorrow since you don’t know what the day will bring.” Proverbs 27:1 Isaiah wrote, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” Isaiah 43:18 Don’t worry. Don’t brag. Forget the past. Live for today. That’s…
Today’s post is the #1 most popular post here at Counting My Blessings. It’s been read more than 400,000 times. I pray it blesses you! In case you missed any of the first six posts from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: 7 of the Best Verses to Inspire…
In case you missed any of the first six posts from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: 7 of the Best Verses to Inspire Your Worship of God 25 of the Best Ways to Love Yourself the Way God Wants The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence…
Welcome to Week #7 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Better by Carmen Brown How to be Blessed with the…
In case you’ve missed the first five from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: How to Trust God’s NO When You are Suffering 12 Things You Need to Know About God that Will Make You Humble The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence 25 of the Best…
Welcome to Week #5 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Better by Carmen Brown How to be Blessed with the…
