Busy. It’s a word that most of us can relate to all too well. It can be hard to find peace in the midst of our busy lives. These days, it seems like being busy cares a badge of honor with it. When someone asks me how I am doing, why am I instantly tempted to… Read More
Do you ever struggle with practicing gratitude? Are there times that you just don’t feel very grateful? About a month ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a still small voice. He told me that I’d begun to get “picky” about the special people in my life. As he was talking to me, I… Read More
*I want to note before I begin this post, that I recognize that tithing can be a delicate issue. I’m not here to start a debate nor am I looking for anyone to try to convince me that tithing isn’t for today. I’ve seen the blessing of tithing in our lives far too many times… Read More
It’s been a little over 9 months since my sister-in-law passed away suddenly from cancer. At times it’s hard to believe it’s been that long. At other times it feels like a lifetime ago. I don’t think about her every day, anymore, but she comes to my mind in the most unexpected moments. I know… Read More
I grew up in a Christian home. Because of that, I think it is so important to learn how to teach children to memorize scripture. While I was growing up, I was encouraged to memorize scripture. When I went to Sunday school, I was encouraged to memorize a scripture verse or passage for the following… Read More
Just recently, I was visiting with a dear, dear friend. We became friends in our pre-teens but drifted apart as we hit adulthood. I moved away. I came home. She moved away. Just last year, she moved back to the area and we began texting here and there. Since then, we’ve been able to get… Read More
Romans 8:1 (KJV) There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. I was visiting with a dear, dear friend a couple of weeks ago. We were spending time together, enjoying each other’s company, while our children enjoyed time together as well.… Read More
Yes, I know that doesn’t sound like the most uplifting title. It doesn’t sound very positive or life-giving, does it? The truth is, I’ve been lonely at different times many times in my life. I think we all have. Sometimes I’ve chosen to be lonely because I didn’t go out of my way to find… Read More
A while ago something happened that bothered me a lot. It wasn’t a huge thing, but I reacted like it was. Two of my children were in the living room playing around while I was spending time with the third one. Suddenly, I heard a loud crash, followed by one of the children saying “why… Read More
Do you struggle with comparing yourself to others? Do you ever feel like everyone else has everything going for them and somehow you missed the boat? Are there times that you get caught up in what everyone else is doing? I know I sure do. This is going to be another one of those “putting… Read More