Growing in Winter
Thank you for the times of blooming but also for the colder days when I may not see results
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Preparing for Winter
Turn to the Bible, the food that will sustain us not only in the present but in the wintry days of increasing darkness
Hand Picked
God has predestined each of us to change the world around us with the gifts and talents we possess.
We Plan – God Directs
"'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD” Isaiah 55:8
When Demands are Endless
Like Jesus, you will not meet all of the needs and expectations from people around you but you can be sure the Father will lead and guide your life and your actions when you…
A Beautiful Circle
What a beautiful circle. As I choose to guard what lives in my heart, the Lord will respond and guard my heart and mind with His peace!
Peace Has Been Provided
I’m not sure who came up with the concept that following Christ would be a cake walk. It’s false ideology. We have been hoodwinked! In our referenced scripture Jesus plainly speaks of the challenges…
Keep Yourself in God’s Love
There will be times when I won't understand God’s ways, but that doesn't mean the Bible isn’t true. These times only reveal my limited understanding of God’s ways.
The Power of Thanksgiving
Thankfulness is so much more than “having an attitude of gratitude”! It is a protection from darkness. It is a discipline. It's actually a weapon in our spiritual warfare arsenal.
Let Thanksgiving be the Habit of your Life
Why is thanksgiving so important? It acknowledges God in the situation. When things go wrong the last thing we want to do is give thanks. But it’s the most beneficial. Thanksgiving prepares the way…
Prickly Cactus
How often do we get too close to sin and then have to suffer the consequences. Too much food, alcohol, gambling, ungrateful attitudes, and criticism, to name a few. Often others near us get…
Anger Management
A friend was going through a difficult circumstance and I was always very careful about how I approached the sensitive subject with her. She still had a lot of anger and I was giving…
A Self-Imposed Fog
We will all go through discouragement when faced with the above type scenarios. But will we let discouragement rule our lives, or will we place our trust in God to work those things that…
Praise: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Singing on Sunday morning is far different from living on Monday in the classroom, office or field.
God Has a Plan
It is not always easy to understand the will of our Father, but it is imperative that we choose to follow His lead. I have come to understand that He knows best. We don't…
All-Seeing Eyes
“The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” Proverbs 15:3
Mountain Peaks and Regal Robes
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,..." Our Heavenly Father just asks for willing people to work with all their hearts, knowing that God accepts our service.
Keep Training
During times of deep challenge make a choice to trust God. Stay disciplined. Keep equipped by standing on the promises of His word.
The Christian and the Bible
The Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Impossible Love
Jesus calls His followers to a love that is way beyond casual. It’s Crazy. Supernatural. Foolish.
He Grants Protection and Serenity
The Lord surrounded me with such calmness that I knew it was a miracle. I remember thinking, "I think I'm supposed to be crying or something."
Let Go to Grow
Letting go is an essential part of being a mother. “Let go to let grow” should be your motto as a mother too. A mother lets go of her baby’s hand so he can…
Check or Deposit?
When we focus on God and all He is, our perspective changes, our faith grows and peace begins to settle over our bankrupt souls as we look to Him. Thankfulness begins to flow in…