As I read the following words, it amazed me how applicable they are for today. Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against His anointed one.“Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery…
Life is full of choices. Small choices like what to eat for breakfast or what to wear. And big choices like what career to pursue, who to marry, or where to live . . . what is the right path for my life? One of the interesting things about life’s choices is that although some…
Happy New Year! I’m so excited to tell you about our focus here at Counting My Blessings this year. I started praying and thinking about it months ago. And oh, how our gracious God knew what I would need, and as always . . . I truly pray that it blesses you too. I’ve shared…
It’s almost here . . . the start of a New Year. It always feels like a fresh start. A do-over for… Resolutions. Goals. Hopes. And Dreams. Stephen Covey, the author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has made a career out of encouraging people to list their goals and priorities and then schedule…
When it comes to truth-telling where would you fall on a scale of 1 to 10? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 If someone…
Have you seen the acronym WWGGG? We’ve all seen – WWJD. What would Jesus do? But I sometimes wonder if #WWJD has become an easy phrase to use more than it is a personal commitment to actually knowing, loving, and obeying Jesus. When I hear someone affirm something that clearly goes against God’s Word, I…
Merry Christmas, friends! This is… My Christmas Prayer Heavenly Father, I pray that, by the power of Your Spirit, our hearts will be filled with… ♥ The Thrill of Hope Father, thank you for Jesus, the hope for our weary world. As we celebrate His birthday, please fill us with joy and peace that lasts…
Have you ever wondered what it really means to trust Jesus? One of the first verses almost everyone learns is John 3:16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” So, let’s start by looking…
When is the last time God took your breath away? When was the last time you were so overwhelmed by who He is and all He does that you wanted to fall to your knees in awe and wonder? I’ve been thinking a lot about the miracle of that first Christmas. And I wonder if,…
I don’t like messy. But a lot of life is messy, isn’t it? Messy settings. Messy relationships. Messy circumstances. Life is messy. Jesus said… “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 And how did Jesus overcome the world . . ….
God’s love for you is perfect and unfailing! “Think of the purest, most all-consuming love you can imagine. Now multiply that love by an infinite amount—that is the measure of God’s love for you.” ~ Dieter F. Uchtdorf As we get closer to Christmas, I want to look away from the trappings of the holiday…
It’s the season of comparisons. Advertisers tempt us to compare every part of our celebrations so they can entice us to make purchases that will “make us feel better about ourselves.” Theodore Roosevelt once said… “Comparison is the thief of joy.” And I believe he was right. The enemy of our souls uses comparisons in…
