“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…
Category: Faith
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!
Resting in His Shadow
We are called both to work and to rest with Him. He promises we can find rest. Learn how to experience that peaceful respite in Him.
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.
Jesus Came to Give Life
Today is known as Good Friday. The day Jesus came to declare His love for us, to pay our debt of sin, so we could stand, reunited with God. (See Luke 23). Jesus knew His purpose. He knew the plan. And, He knew the pain he would face. His soul was secure. His fate was…
Bolstered by His Presence
When anxious to try something new, know that we are never alone. We are encouraged by His presence as we step out to others.
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.
“Normalizing” Faithfulness
When life returns to ‘normal’, what happens to faith?
Loved, Just As I Am
When we are exhausted in all ways, Jesus calls softly, “Come, to all who are weary and heavy- burdened, and I will give you rest.” It’s time to release that backpack of burdens to the One who truly wants each of us to live that abundant life.