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: Wisdom
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…
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.
Conviction, Not Condemnation
Are you tired of being convicted? Have you ever considered the gift the Holy Spirit offers: Conviction, Not Condemnation.
The Delicious Taste of Freedom
When captivated by something other than God, our hearts won’t be fulfilled. How to get back to what we truly desire? Take a lesson from the Israelites.
No Judgement Zone
I never really considered judging myself to be insulting to God. But when it hurts me and my relationship with the Lord, I need to change from criticizing myself to celebrating the gifts He has given me.
Joy in Truth
Once upon a time, my eight-year-old daughter made a choice. Her friends had invited her to help construct a cart. The intention was to build something large enough to carry a person. Utilizing her gift of creativity and relishing in the friendships, she labored hours on this project until the day it was completed. It…
“You Were Worth It” Jesus
Even though we can easily point to personal failures, Jesus chose to go to the cross for you, and for me.
Focus: People, Not Perfection
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to…