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: Obedience
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.
The Joy of Rest
Have you ever overwhelmed your schedule, almost beyond your limits? Beyond the startling revelation there is nothing to do, what do you feel when you finally stop? Do you feel a deep sense of relief? God created us to work hard. He knew we would get a deep sense of satisfaction from a job well-done….
Rebuilding From Shambles
One day I opened my eyes and had a stunning realization: I was terribly wrong in how I had handled a hurt. I had been terribly wounded, but then I had in turn wounded another. Unfortunately, it was not a once and done thing, but something that had endured for years. Oh, how my heart…
Choosing Love Over Bitterness
When faced with a bitter soul, I realize I need to choose between hanging on to hurt and letting God mold my heart toward love.
Humbled into Obedience
Have you ever wanted to do something so badly, you ran ahead of God? Maybe you felt it in your bones that it was the right thing, that you didn’t even need to ask God because you just knew. David knew the feeling. In 1 Chronicles 13, David wanted so desperately to return the ark…
When the Answer is Service
“God, what should I do?” Leaning against the door of the ICU, I had tears streaming down my face as I asked God what was next. This disease of a loved one had completely caught me by surprise. And it was lifelong, not a once and done diagnosis. After days of worry and shock, I…
Obedience Over Fear
Even when against all odds, I am learning not to fear; just to obey Him, because He has even this.
Why Does God Allow it?
When the hard and terrible and painful places cascade upon you, you need to know there is purpose in this pain.
He’s growing His child.
Invitation Without Reservation
Years ago, I prayed a dangerous prayer: Lord, Do whatever You need to do. I prayed over a very specific situation. Something I had no answer for. One that required a miracle. That answer? Cancer. My personal diagnosis of cancer. That was the answer to help someone else. And God did come through. And yes,…