We all have those days we are so broken, hurt, pained, and drained that we don’t know what to do much less what to pray. I am thankful for a loving God that knows my heart without my uttering any words, sees my struggle and does not judge, eases my way when all hell is …
During hardships are you running away from holy until you can figure out whose side to be on? Humans run for many reasons: Prodigals seek the greener grass on the far side, fun and games, or because of just plain rebellion Addicts seek the greatest high, one more high, or their last never knowing they …
Your inner beauty shines forth from your attitude, caring about the well being of others, listening with sincerity, and loving without conditions. These attributes are what make up a beautiful person inside and out. Yes, it takes extra effort, but so does anger, judgmental attitudes, selfish motives, and hypocritical attempts at love. Start everyday with …
…and where the power of the Holy Spirit resides is in our hearts. Listen. Power is not loud and angry and intimidating. Power is the soft whisper of God in our heart. Listen “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
Prayer is a key of the kingdom. Use it! “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19
Never be so focused getting your way you lose sight of the bigger picture. Never be so focused on the negatives that you lose sight of all positives. It’s dangerous. It’s destructive. You will be the one ending up hurt. When life is hurling along at break neck speed go inward. As you become bombarded …
If we all stayed in our little corner harboring our pain, feelings, insecurities, and worries alone our world would look disjointed and uncaring. However, if we were brave enough to open up and allow our trusted friends, family, or companions into our corner we might find our heart grows strong and big and brave. Those …
The pink, frail, and still blind baby bird barely struggled in the dirt. The tiny movement caught my eye and I walked over to investigate. No nest nearby and freshly hatched, it was obvious a predator had either dropped it or momma bird decided to move her brood and lost this one. My granddaughter was …
The enemy lies in wait to distract, sabotage, and interfere in our lives in an effort to diminish any progress made towards healing, growing in faith, or discovering who we are created to become. As long as we can be kept safely locked in our minds with thoughts of defeat, fear of the unknown, feelings …
Jonah’s Prayer (Excerpts from Jonah 2 with personal interpretation) In my distress I called out to you and you answered me. I called for help and you listened to my cry. When I fought against your Word and did not take up my purpose you hurled me into the deep to fend for myself, to …
