In such a tumultuous political scene as the current days of our election, it is easy to be overcome by fear and desperation. We must not be sucked into the negative narrative of the media who do not believe in our Almighty God. Dare I say they scoff at anyone who DOES put their
Let me give a little scriptural context for where we are headed…. God directed Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and centuries of slavery by CROSSING the Red Sea to safety. Exodus 14 [paraphrased] 10 the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians. They were terrified and cried out to the
Never respond to shade coming from trees that bear no fruit. – Author unknown We allow all kinds of sources to influence our lives. How often do we step back and think about whether these voices are worthy of being listened to? I love this quote because it is asking just that. Are the
Procrastination is the arrogant assumption that God owes you another chance to do tomorrow what he gave you the chance to do today. – Bishop Rosie O’Neal DROP THE MIC! That quote really got my attention! I had never thought of procrastination in the context of being arrogant, but there is so much truth
This is one of my favorite stories showing we can find reminders all around us that show us how good God is…… Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband’s employer’s home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was
Jeremiah 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons, and the dove, the swift and the thrush observe the time of their migration. But my people do not know the requirements of the LORD. As I watched a flock of Canadian Geese fly over my home in their typical “V” formation
What is the driving force behind the decisions you make? Do you operate out of fear and anxiety? Are you able to discern factual input, trust God, and not get swept up in your own emotions? Are you quick to react (maybe even overreact) or do you get stuck in analysis paralysis weighing every
Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. I’ve tried to distance myself from the political and social unrest of our culture lately. I’m not unaware or uneducated, just choosing to be
“The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.” – Corrie Ten Boom Have you ever excitedly volunteered for something that slowly became NOTHING more than an obligation? As time passed you lost your inspiration and vision for the opportunity you had once eagerly poured your heart into. I think we
Do you take time to appreciate the beauty of this amazing Earth that God created? In the last week I have started hiking again. (The above Mt. Rainier pic is from my last hike.) I used to hike often, but life has gotten in the way and I have forgotten how much I love
What if the insignificant details of your life are part of God’s master plan for something EXTRAORDINARY? I don’t feel like we think of our lives like that. We are doing the best we can and maybe trying to do better than the day before, but sometimes it is hard to believe that there
I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened. – Mark Twain Mark Twain’s words are definitely worth a moment to ponder. How many of your worries have ever actually become reality? It isn’t as if we can change ANYTHING by fretting about it. Maybe you are like me
The following story is based on an excerpt from the book, The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change By: Jon Gordon and Damon West The Story of The Carrot, The Egg, and The Coffee Bean A young girl went to her grandmother and told her about her life and how things
Do you ever hear something that convicts you so deeply that it disrupts your entire day? The other day, I was listening to a radio show where they were discussing a couple that had recently been handling some very difficult health issues. The wife had been hospitalized for cancer treatment and then a week
Insanity….the best single incident of insanity that I can recall was when I was in what could have easily been a fatal accident. I won’t get into the messy details of how I got into this situation at the age of 19, but here’s the rest of the story….. I was driving over a