Do your holiday expectations of yourself weigh on your shoulders? What would Jesus want for us to do? How might be encourage each other to enjoy our favorite people this holiday season?
Category: Faith
Finding Joy in Service
When service to others became a chore rather than an act of worship, I realized I needed to realign my heart.
Finding Joy in Wrestling God
Does God ever surprise you in a way that leaves you, well, aghast? Do you put effort into your relationship with God? Do you truly try to consult Him before choices, read His word most days, and follow His laws? I know I’m not perfect, but I really try to do that. I also know…
Encouragement: My Pleasure
Are you like me, the Queen of Good Intentions? Often, I think a compliment, a word of encouragement, but I don’t always communicate it. But Scripture encourages us to encourage one another.
Sweet Surrender
Today is my eldest daughter’s birthday. She’s an incredibly strong, young woman. She’s a positive, loving wife. She’s a patient, joyful mom. She’s a creative, diligent worker who fiercely loves Jesus. She’s a fighter who knows her strongest defense is on her knees and her best offense is found in the Word of God and…
Praise in Waiting
When awaiting a miracle, time moves oh-so-s-l-o-w-l-y. Yet God knows. He knows where we need refinement. He knows where we need growth. And He knows where we need grace. If you are awaiting a miracle, don’t give up. Let’s pray for each other and learn to praise Him in the wait.
No Anxiety Needed
I thought I could see the writing on the wall- but I was, (gasp), wrong.
Flight or Fight, or Cast?
When adrenaline hits and anger mounts, what to do? We are told the unexpected answer: Cast our cares on Him.
God Supplies All
When you know what needs to happen, but you need help staying motivated enough to do it… God has all that.
When Community is Hard
When Christians don’t always act Christ-like, it’s tempting to just do life alone with God… but He created us for more. He created us for community. So, how exactly does that work?