In considering New Year’s resolutions, what might happen if I made God a priority?
Tag: James 4:8
The Fruit is a Gift
Months of researching taught me some things can’t be learned- the Fruit of the Spirit is a gift.
Love Sincerely
When my heart response changed, I learned I needed to check in with God. I needed to draw closer to Him. I needed to let my heart break over what breaks His.
When Connections are Disabled
Have you ever been too busy? The wake up running, can’t stop to do anything before dashing out the door, come home late enough to drop into bed to sleep too little just to wake and repeat? Friends and family all wonder where you’ve gone, who you morphed into and just when you might return….
Silent Struggles aren’t Secret to Him
When faced with heart-wrenching pain, I found not only did God care, He was waiting to be invited into the silent struggle. He lovingly instructs us to draw nearer to Him and then He drew nearer to us.
Connecting Conversation: Prayer
I discovered when God felt distant, it wasn’t that He left me, it was I who didn’t prioritize Him. How I found a connection with Him again.
When My Reactions Hurt Me
I learned that my reactions were hurting me more than the pain caused by the one constantly pushing my buttons.
Discover how Jesus teaches us to respond and react, drawing closer to God in the process.
Booster Shots for Faith
“A shot? Seriously?” asked my then twelve-year-old daughter, “I thought I was finished with those.” “This is a booster shot, ” I explained, “It will help ‘remind’ your immune system that the bacteria which can cause tetanus is already known as foreign to the body and therefore should be attacked. If the immune system does…
To Walk with God
Wouldn’t you love to have known Noah personally? I would! What did he do? What did he NOT do? Imagine that scenario: “to be blameless and walk with God”. In Genesis 6:9 Noah is called ” righteous, blameless among the people of his time.” Noah didn’t live in utopia. He lived in an “earth that…
Grateful He Doesn’t Give Up
This autumn I undertook a mountain of work. My day job intensified. My next degree is almost completed. My family needs me just a much as ever. There seems there is just never enough time! I bet you know the feeling! Yet I prioritize. Not perfectly of course. I have my moments, just like anyone…