When my back’s against the wall and I feel I absolutely must do something, anything; God promises He will fight for me, I need only be still.
Category: Wisdom
His Peace
With little time left to complete Christmas preparations, let’s not be too frenzied to find His gift of peace.
Waiting with Expectation
I recall being pregnant with our first child: the joy, the anticipation, the excitation. I was ecstatic! I couldn’t wait to meet that child! I would daydream of all the places we’d take her and all the things our little family would do together. I imagined how wonderful life would be- even though I knew…
Pre-planning for Temptation
I had decided to cut down on sugar and eat more produce. Get healthy! I can do this! Until I traveled eight hours to a conference. I drove there, having stops in mind. But, I had more than a few hiccoughs and was concerned about making the first event. I skipped my meal breaks in…
Dealing with the Mad Inside
Anger isn’t the problem- but what I choose to do with it could be. What does God say about anger?
Leading with Self-Control
Serving God isn’t just about believing, it’s living a life of sacrifice- holy and pleasing to Him. That means practicing self-control.
God is Faithful
Watching someone turn away from God can bring unimaginable pain, yet God is faithful- He will see us through.
Gentle as Jesus
Although an understandable response to anger and frustration might be a poisonous comeback, Jesus demonstrated how gentleness wields great power in eliciting the outcomes we hope for.
Am I the Other Brother?
What the prodigal son’s brother can teach me as I serve Christ.
Gently Serving In Love
When I think of the tenderness with which I hold and care for a new baby, I learn I need to lean into Jesus to love like Him. Then, I will be able to love others with the same gentleness as He loves me.