Live The Life God Created You For
I think one of our primary human desires is to be FULLY KNOWN and LOVED for who we are. Sometimes in life this doesn’t even seem possible….and honestly perhaps it is NOT attainable from other PEOPLE. We often don’t share EVERYTHING about our past or thoughts with others because we carry shame and embarrassment.
When life backs you into a corner (whether it be finances, medical, family, friendships, etc), what is your first move? Do you immediately start troubleshooting and analyzing what is available to you to solve the dilemma? Do you call a friend or parent? Do you pop a pill? Do you break down, cry and
What is your first response when you are hit with unexpected disappointing news? There often seems to be a very logical “what if?” rabbit trail that is all too available for us to skip down until we are buried in worry, doubt and fear…..or at the very least uncertainty. Do you do this? It is so
If this was God’s plan to bring the Messiah to earth, the most important birth EVER…..what do you think God might be doing in your life?
We so often let the Hallmark holidays dictate our joy. Why do we give away our happiness so easily? The honest truth is that these holidays are marketed with one agenda…..to make money….A LOT of money. Personally, I think they often create more heartache than happiness. If you are single, Valentine’s Day is the
Here in Washington state, snow tends to bring things to a screeching halt. I sit here in my nice warm home so grateful that I have the provisions to stay cozy while the winter wonderland invades with its 20 degree temperatures outside. Here in Washington state, snow tends to bring most things to a
What if you were meant for so much more than who you are right now? I think that is true for every single one of us. I truly believe that no matter where we are today, we are to continue to grow and impact the world around us MORE each and EVERY day. Don’t
“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It
I love nature! When we look around the outside world, we see so many reminders created by God showing us how to model our behavior. Although I am a lover of all things wild and natural I am no green thumb – truth be told I have a reputation for killing plants. I am
Are you too broken? Do you ever think you are too broken for anything good to come from you? I think we all have moments where we can’t imagine a time when we will overcome the difficulties of our past or current circumstances. We just can’t see any possible way that anything good could
Isolation is meeting with the devil, solitude is meeting with the Lord. – Ben Courson How often do you just want to run away? I used to feel like this A LOT, it is less frequent these days but I still have my moments. Today, the culture seems so toxic as if everyone is
This is a Boundaries teaching I presented for Celebrate Recovery. It resonated deeply with many people. I wanted to record it so that you could benefit from it too! Enjoy! Click here to view the Boundaries video Join Me Facebook Share To:
Do you see God as a dispenser of your wants or is being in relationship with God enough? Have you ever prayed for something that was good and worthy, but God didn’t answer? Sometimes it is easy to feel like God never even heard you pray and has turned his back on your needs.
Comparison is the thief of joy – Theodore Roosevelt How many times have you compared your life to someone else’s and come up feeling like you got the short end of the stick? We can be so content with our life until we start looking around and wishing we had what others have. Why
What in Your Life Will Withstand the Fire Test? My mom recently passed away and as I sift through her treasured belongings and papers it is never so evident that EVERYTHING has been left behind. It seems so hard to grasp that someone’s life-long collections may not have much value at all to anyone