Am I receptive to an altered agenda? I pray like Mary, I too can learn to say, “May it be as you have said.”
Category: Challenges
When Thanksgiving is Hard
“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…
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…
Presence Over Perfection
Do your holiday expectations of yourself weigh on your shoulders? What would Jesus want for us to do? How might be encourage each other to enjoy our favorite people this holiday season?
Thanksgiving After the Storm
I had finally done it! I had accomplished that almost impossible goal. I couldn’t keep it to myself. I had to tell someone, anyone. Right after I told God. Oh, I know, He already knew. In fact, He’d authored it. But I had to share it with Him anyway. “Thank You Lord for this! I…
Finding Joy in Service
When service to others became a chore rather than an act of worship, I realized I needed to realign my heart.
The Blessing of Praying for Others
Paul writes we should pray for everyone. Those we lift in prayer are not the only ones blessed.
Finding Joy in Wrestling God
Does God ever surprise you in a way that leaves you, well, aghast? Do you put effort into your relationship with God? Do you truly try to consult Him before choices, read His word most days, and follow His laws? I know I’m not perfect, but I really try to do that. I also know…
Encouragement: My Pleasure
Are you like me, the Queen of Good Intentions? Often, I think a compliment, a word of encouragement, but I don’t always communicate it. But Scripture encourages us to encourage one another.
Sweet Surrender
Today is my eldest daughter’s birthday. She’s an incredibly strong, young woman. She’s a positive, loving wife. She’s a patient, joyful mom. She’s a creative, diligent worker who fiercely loves Jesus. She’s a fighter who knows her strongest defense is on her knees and her best offense is found in the Word of God and…