When the hustle and bustle saps the joy of the season, it’s time to sit at the feet of Jesus to learn what this holiday is all about.
Category: Challenges
Not Feeling Thankful?
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV Soon, those of us in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving. We remember what the Pilgrims did, thanking God for seeing them through their first year here in their settlement. They…
A Habit of Thanksgiving
“What is a Thanksgiving Box?” our youngest daughter asked our oldest. “It was a decorated shoe box we would fill with strips of paper outlining what we are thankful for. We’d fill it all year long and then open it on Thanksgiving Day.” Our seventeen-year-old recounted with a nostalgic smile on her lips. “Why don’t…
With Sincere Thanksgiving
The moment I awoke, the worries flooded my mind. I had grave concerns, troubles on my heart, and loved ones facing challenges. I began my daily exercise routine, turning on the praise music. Listen to the words. Recall God is bigger than any and all of these concerns, I told myself. I refocused on the…
Invitation Without Reservation
Years ago, I prayed a dangerous prayer: Lord, Do whatever You need to do. I prayed over a very specific situation. Something I had no answer for. One that required a miracle. That answer? Cancer. My personal diagnosis of cancer. That was the answer to help someone else. And God did come through. And yes,…
Pouring out of Love
Upon acceptance of Christ, we are given a gift. The gift of the Holy Spirit. Do we choose to yield to Him? Do we allow Him to touch others through us?
The Great Gift of the Holy Spirit
God knows to give exactly what we need: a great gift in the Holy Spirit.
The Fruit is a Gift
Months of researching taught me some things can’t be learned- the Fruit of the Spirit is a gift.
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?