“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) It was not a good situation. I bet you’ve been there. You had a plan. You had a vision for…
Category: Grace
Sin’s Stain is Gone
The task of cleaning a white wool coat provided the perfect reminder of what Jesus did for you and me.
Peaceful Preparation
Black Friday! The holiday season is in full swing! Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming. Does the thought of the approaching holidays increase your blood pressure? So much to plan. To do. Trying to keep everyone content, all the while maintaining the reason for the season? Maybe you, like me, have to fight a feeling…
God has Me, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
As much as I may long to relive the memories of yesteryear, I look forward to today and tomorrow, knowing from experience, God has me.
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?
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.
“You Were Worth It” Jesus
Even though we can easily point to personal failures, Jesus chose to go to the cross for you, and for me.
When Roots Run Deep
When faced with a season of scorching challenges, we can still flourish instead of just survive when our faith roots run deep.
Lost that Loving Feeling?
When Christians lose that loving-everyone-like-Jesus-would feeling, the first step is to sit at His feet.
“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!









