Since September 2019 I have been reading through the New Testament with my Sunday school class using the F260 reading plan from Replicate Ministries. Each day my class and I read one chapter of the New Testament and respond to what God is speaking to us through the process of the H.E.A.R. journal. (See link […]
Dying to self. It doesn’t sound easy and it doesn’t sound fun. But as believers in Jesus Christ we have already died to ourselves haven’t we? I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in […]
Today I am focusing on praising God for taking care of all my needs. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Philippians 4:19-20) Whether in plenty or in want, God provides. The […]
The world can be dark. In this world we will have trouble, but Jesus has overcome the world. There is POWER in His name. I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) […]
Lately I have been feeling weary. Not so much from too much to do, but from mental fatigue. I am a creative and my mind is alway “on”. I am always thinking about new ideas and pondering. Sometimes it is difficult to shut my mind off and shut down. But I need to. We all […]
I think being a parent is the most difficult job I have ever had. Looking back I recognize many mistakes I made. Some days I long to be able to start over with my kids and “do it right” this time. But life doesn’t work that way. All I can do is try to do […]
I can’t believe what she said I can’t believe what he did Oh, don’t they know it’s wrong Don’t they know it’s wrong Well maybe there’s something I missed But how could they treat me like this It’s wearing out my heart The way they disregard This is love or this is hate We all […]
Do you know that song by Bobby McFerrin, Don’t Worry Be Happy? In the song Bobby illustrates many things that people can worry about: money, rent being late, no place to live, no-one to love. The antidote he suggests…be happy. If you are unable to be happy, however, we just need to call Bobby and […]
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24) We have all experienced feeling lonely. We have all longed for companionship. We all desire close friends to share life with. But the world is busy. People have too many obligations vying for their […]
The One Jesus loved. (John 20:2) I’ll admit that I needed to hear this today. Do you ever have those days when you are acutely aware of the small voice inside your head telling you that you aren’t enough? The voice that screams at you that nobody loves you? The voice that tells you that […]