When the holiday pressure robs me of true joy and thanksgiving, it’s time to re-evaluate.
Category: Faith
Finding Peace
When the weight of my efforts weighed on me, I learned to shift my focus from my work to God’s call. I found His peace.
Lost that Loving Feeling?
When Christians lose that loving-everyone-like-Jesus-would feeling, the first step is to sit at His feet.
Finding Forgiveness
“I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10 The Message The plate was passed as a reflective silence descended upon the sanctuary. My mind focused on the prayer just offered by our speaker. To offer my life as a sacrifice. A living sacrifice….
Believing His Promises
I survived what should have killed me. This is what I have learned living life after cancer: life is never easy, but God can be trusted. He does keep His promises!
He Helps Our Response
When we’re hurt badly and need to vent, it’s good to vent to God first. He’ll help us process the hurt in a godly manner and help us not to slander anyone in the process.
Daddy Can Fix It
Large crocodile tears tumbled down her two-year-old cheeks. Her wailing might have broken a noise ordinance. “Daddy! Only Daddy fix it!” I consoled our daughter for several minutes before she sufficiently calmed enough to listen. “Honey, I can fix it.” I rubbed her back in assurance. “No, Daddy fix it!” Well, she knew Daddy would…
Attitude is Everything
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”Romans 8:6 Did you know that cancer patients who claim a belief in God have higher survival statistics? There is a documented positive correlation between a positive attitude and longevity and also the ability to offer forgiveness with living longer. When that…
God as My Refuge
Even as adults, we are still God’s children. It’s okay to still want to crawl up in His lap and take refuge in Him.
“Small Success” = Joy!
Sometimes the goal of becoming “Christ-like” is overwhelming. Where do I start? How could I possibly learn all the nuances of faith?
Just like learning a foreign language, we need to take one some step at a time, and we need to remember to celebrate each and every success, because our Heavenly Father does!