Who do you battle against? Is it your spouse? Your children? A co-worker or a family member? Maybe it’s a boss or even a neighbor? Oh my, is it someone at church? Is it everyone? Whomever it is, we all battle against someone, but it may surprise you to know what the Bible says aboutContinue reading “Open Up”
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What is IT?
There are primarily two types of pride, but one sometimes poses as humility. Check out this illustration… It = Something truly awesome, completely free, and IT is just for you. Here IT is! Take IT! Pride #1 Says: Yes, I deserve IT. Pride #2 Says: No, I can’t. I don’t deserve IT. Humility Says: ThankContinue reading “What is IT?”
Satisfied?
What satisfies your soul? What does it mean to be satisfied? I was in awe of the night sky yesterday and had to snap a shot. I was utterly dissatisfied when it turned out almost completely black. I messed with the exposure and other editing options for a while until it looked a little moreContinue reading “Satisfied?”
Weary?
Today’s YouVersion verse was exactly what I needed to hear at just the right moment. I am so grateful for the power of the Holy Spirit to speak right into our lives if we’ll pause quietly enough to listen to the still small voice.
Lost
Lost I lost my credit card! Maddening I tell you! It always goes in the exact same spot in my wallet; out for a purchase and right back in. We totally believe in cash-only by-the-way but decided to try this for a new tracking system in 2020… I’m currently NOT sold on our new plan.Continue reading “Lost”
The Art of Parenting
“Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.” Proverbs 29:17 NIV https://www.bible.com/111/pro.29.17.niv Anger vs Guilt and What’s the Alternative? I was talking with a dad who would like to move away from allowing anger to take over from time to time in his parenting. We allContinue reading “The Art of Parenting”
Windows
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”” John 8:12 NIV https://www.bible.com/111/jhn.8.12.niv When I go through the motions of life in the midst of chaos and calendars I can easily walk inContinue reading “Windows”
How To Cheer Up
1. Don’t! Don’t even try to cheer up, not yet… just wallow in your own misery for a bit. (For me, this is about 1-2 hours max once I’ve actually recognized I’m down in the dumps.) Okay, so we all know we will cheer up eventually but there is something healing and authentic about feelingContinue reading “How To Cheer Up”
Power Lines
There are approximately 185 million power line poles in the U.S. alone. One resides in my lawn and my prayer garden happens to be located almost directly beneath the lines. In my quiet time I have felt the connection between prayer and power lines. The power source for our home is well over 20 milesContinue reading “Power Lines”
Guilty?
I think I was about 16 years old. I had made so many mistakes, fallen so far from God’s plan for my life and tucked my head under the covers of discouragement and despair. I have no idea how I got to that church pew that day, I cannot remember what spark allowed my heartContinue reading “Guilty?”
