I was checking out at a local grocery store recently, and the cashier just happened to be angry, rude, and dismissive. I studied her for the moments I had until it was time to pay, and as she looked up, we locked eyes. Her eyes were tired and lifeless. My heart went out to her. …
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Anyone who rides horses knows that unexpected things can happen. It can be a glorious sunset trail ride, dressage test, jump round, barrel race run….. Or, it can be a snake crawling up the leg of your horse while walking through the woods on a summer day, which happened to me years ago. You can …
Life is about choices. Do I have the chocolate ice cream or the full-on Hot Fudge Sunday? Do I pay tent this week or buy groceries? Do I pray about it or give them a piece of my angered mind? Our daily life choices reflect where our heart lies, what it seeks, and how we …
She is brave. She is tired. She is wrapped in God’s arms. She is love. She is worn. She is fire. She is prepared. She is like supple leather, for she has had many rides in life; some good, some bad. She is not afraid for her life ahead. She is laughter in the sunshine. …
The Word of God is your everyday weapon against the treacherous enemy prowling around every corner of your life. Your confidence in knowing God’s word for yourself is what allows spiritual growth within. It is in studying and gaining understanding of the Word through the Holy Spirit while maintaining a daily prayer and personal relationship …
Acknowledging the existence of God yet never doing anything in your life that serves Holy purpose is still dying a gasping, slow death. Serving gives life to the spirit. Serving is where miracles happen. Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a …
Somewhere, a stressed-out woman needs to hear this today. Probably me, too. Jesus knows the strength it takes to deny pursuits of evil. His teachings serve to help us stand firm in the faith that God in Heaven knows more about each of us than we will ever know about ourselves. Trust the Holy process. …
Are you living responsibly? Do you accept accountability for your words, actions, choices, decisions, and paths you’ve taken in life, step up for the consequences, and then grow in your spirit? Or do you still blame others, circumstances, parents, anything, or anyone else except yourself when life goes wrong? Many times, the burn surrounding a …
What makes you happy? Is your happiness derived from other people, compliments, possessions, or Holy Spirit conversations? Which one of these scenarios do you place up-front and foremost in your mind and daily living? When your happiness is derived from Holy things first, other areas blossom into the happiest life no matter the hardships you …
