These beautiful mums have traveled around with me since the early 1990’s when my grandfather died. They came in a season of grief from his funeral, yet, since then they have blessed me every fall season with vibrant blooms and good memories. These blessings serve to remind of a man in my life who took …
Our lives will always confuse, excite, be mysterious, give grief, as well as lend happiness. It is never just one way or the other. The way we make life successful is not a career, money, through other people, possessions, or busyness. It is the ability to find Holy Peace in the midst of all of …
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12
It’s OK to experience off days, weeks, or even whole seasons. We just do not need to wallow there. Our culture seems to demand that we are ok and does not really seem to know how to effectively help when we are not. Do not focus on an impulsive society that has no regard for …
When we choose to experience life with God, we tend to notice the daily blessings and discern the truth of difficult matters at hand. It is then we can give grace, forgiveness, kind words, and learn from it, which is better than the festering hurt and anger that can grow into a behemoth. It is …
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 91:1 Have a Beautiful Day!
Spread the Word of the goodness of God. Tell others your story to encourage those in need. Invite them them to accept Jesus. Believers are charged with seeking wisdom in the truth of God’s Word in trust and faith in the unseen. More importantly, we are to take that faith, truth, trust, and word out …
If you have ever looked at river water under a microscope, you know it is teeming with life that can not be seen with the naked eye. When we become believers and are baptized in water, our lives transform. What life was before becomes new in Christ. Out of love, faithfulness, thanksgiving, gratitude, and understanding, …
Every child is a little bit wild, even grown children of God. Jesus was the first to always welcome the women and children. His unconditional love of all still resonates in today’s world. To live out our faith daily, we must give up the expectations of serious adulthood and recapture that childlike open heart with …
The changing trees in the autumn air are the beautiful contrasts from the oppressive summer heat and harsh cold winter. Sometimes change is welcome. Sometimes, it is not. While some prefer heat, others prefer cold. There is no constant, across the board, equilibrium that satisfies all, except for Jesus. Jesus does not change. He is …
