When overwhelmed with holiday preparations, the peace of the season eludes me. But missing it prompted me back to the reason for celebration.
The Gift of Presence
When the holiday pressure robs me of true joy and thanksgiving, it’s time to re-evaluate.
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.
When Prospering is Building Faith
When a chance encounter at the meat counter reveals just how God might be fulfilling a promise in Jeremiah 29:11.
God Authored Thanksgiving
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…
Celebrating Success
Aa single word caused a joyful, heartfelt celebration. Just as our learning a spiritual truth excites God and gives us hope for the future.
Lost that Loving Feeling?
When Christians lose that loving-everyone-like-Jesus-would feeling, the first step is to sit at His feet.
Extending Grace Or Excusing Sin?
When I realized extending myself grace was becoming an excuse for sinful behavior. Convicted, I realized Jesus’ response would be to go, and sin no more.
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….
Matching the Walk with the Talk
Evaluating our online presence. Does it point others to Christ?