The cool breeze in the early morning sunshine felt like autumn today. It was a welcome change. Things have a way of changing quickly, sometimes abruptly, and always with a little trepidation even when it’s welcome. Storms are looming, but no matter the changes Jesus is always the same, stable, and reliable force that gets […]
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Every day is a serious choice we make as to whether we authentically follow Jesus or go about our day haphazardly. What do you choose to do day after day? I choose Jesus. Fear drives a lot of decisions that are not based on a conversation with Holy. With this change of season, begin anew
How is your heart posture? When we love God, we know the emotion of feeling unconditional love. Our natural response is, or should be, to love others, be an authentic listener, lend a helping hand, and respond in faithful kindness, even when we disagree, no matter where we are in life. It is following the
When we acknowledge every little thing as a blessing, we become grateful in our living. What are your blessings today? Have you given thanks? There is supernatural power that engulfs our spirit when we can faithfully recognize blessings amid the good days and the hard days of life. In faith, when we take a deep
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Every time I read a quote by Corrie Ten Boom I am amazed at her level of wisdom and faith. Her suffering in a concentration camp, the loss of her family, the death of her sister to the horrors of abuse, neglect, degradation, and hunger is unlike anything we may encounter. She, too, suffered the
Each of us are created differently and uniquely for a Holy purpose. What brings depth to our lives is acknowledging our own creative differences and making the effort to understand others. We all have a place in this world to be heard and to live life to its fullest. Fretting over the “what if’s”, “have
Life teaches us lots of lessons every day. The most important lesson is seeking God in all that we do and say. What we see in others is also reflected back to a part of us that we may like or dislike. Many times our lack of good or bad decisions stems from judgement against
We must keep watch on every aspect of our lives to see the signs and wonders God gives us everyday. It is an opportunity to focus on Holy instead of this world’s evil indoctrinations. If we allow our eyes, ears, mind, heart posture, and the temptings in our thoughts to rule in the name of
It is easy to speak words of discord in passing without realizing how it tears others down in shame. Jesus never spoke shame over those He came to teach, heal, and save. during His time on earth. Jesus spoke truths in a quiet, calm manner to addicts, sinners, prostitutes, dishonest money changers, and even His
When we take time to notice nature we see the evidence of tiny miracles. The delicate webs hanging on in the morning dew, the birds feeding their young at nightfall, or big, billowy clouds that float by in the turquoise sky all speak of God’s presence in His creation. God’s is all around us and
