Church In A Chevy I woke up today and the world felt heavySo, I grabbed my keys and I went for a driveFollowed some county road wherever it led mePassed a fella on the porch and a Texaco signCrossed the bridge running over a creekMiles of fields far as I could seeAnd there wasn’t no …
What started as a desperate search for answers to the ongoing addiction in my family, I began to realize all the years of friendly advice, angry outbursts, interventions, rehabs, psychiatry and therapy appointments, ranting, crying, talking, and tough love were not stopping the downward spiral. As a Christian Mom, I’ve struggled with the embarrassment, shame, …
The secret to life is to learn to find joy in the little things, the glimmers of peace in the sunshine, and knowing without a doubt God hears our prayers. Jesus would withdraw to desolate (quiet, peaceful) places and pray. Luke 5:16 When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also …
Awareness is the key to observation. When we converse with God every day we will become aware of Holy presence within. As we commit to God’s Word, prayer, and Holy Spirit guidance daily we become aware that Holy presence is everywhere. That awareness leads to the observation that God uses His creation, animals, forest walks, …
Today, in the throng of stress, heavy traffic, disgruntled customers, and mean people choose to seek the good things in your life and move on. You will find peace. They will not. Pray for them. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4 …
The master problem solver invites you into the equation of worship, singing, praying, and reading the Holy Word to change you from the inside out. There will always be problems too big for humans to navigate. It is not time and energy well spent and no purpose is served by the fretting and worrying over …
Too many times we become so burdened with life we allow our emotions to take over in a negative way. This is not the life God wants for His creation. Holy intends for us to see beauty, find joy, sing, and smile even when life does not turn out like planned. This nourishes the soul …
Shake off the old and embrace something new in Jesus. To live happily on earth in these days of blatant evil is to leave old habits, patterns, pain, and hurts at the feet of the cross in order to move forward into living solely in these days Word of God. Listen for Holy and your …
As life closes in the revealing of our authentic faith becomes apparent. Faith is easy when life is going along smoothly. Yet the depth of our faith clearly comes to light when the storms roll in and destroy our comfortable little life as we have known it. Whether it is unexpected job loss, grief of …
God is present 24/7. Do you look for Holy? Are your days filled with Holy expectations amid the various troubles that arise? When you start each morning with God you will find blessings for the day in the pages of His ancient Holy Word. Today, find the blessings of God for they are sustaining in …
Life is hard. Yet, it is also joyful. With our faithful God life is a blessing from now until forever. Seek those blessings of bird songs, healing, contentment, forest walks, and by the lake talks. The Glimmer of Blessings are your sustaining hope within the unease of conflicts and uncertainties. Keep going in Jesus name. …
While evil surrounds the world it is easy to get drawn in by it with false promises, flashy outcomes, or pretend care. We have a choice as faithful followers of Christ, however, and we must stay close to Holy daily to fight off the tempting pleasures of evil mindsets. It is only our daily faith …
