Live The Life God Created You For
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
When I am not writing, I have been a professional dog groomer for 21 years. During those years I have learned a lot about ALL that is canine and have thus become a bit of a self-proclaimed dog whisperer. Regardless, not much surprises me anymore regarding our precious pup friends until the day I
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
Imagine for a moment a situation – imaginary or experienced – where you believed your demise was eminent. Think of an experience that the adrenaline was pumping and you had fully embraced survival mode because you were convinced you wouldn’t live to tell the tale of what you were currently enduring. Do you have
We define ourselves in so many different ways. American culture seems to pull us in a hundred different directions if we allow it to. There are so many different roles we play for our jobs, kids, spouses, friends, church, etc. The list could go on and on. Then there are preferences to where and
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
Do you have a sense of urgency to share your faith with everyone around you? Do you feel desperate to convey the gospel to anyone who will listen….. or are you keeping the hope of salvation quietly tucked away where very few people ever catch a glimpse of it. I heard the following story
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
How much guilt from the past do you carry around? Perhaps sins or inadequacies in your character that you feel are much too massive for you to EVER be completely forgiven for. Maybe it is self-loathing due to present circumstances you have allowed. How about self-condemnation for decisions of the past? Many of us
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 your everyday actions and attitudes glorify God? We are repeatedly reminded throughout scripture to glorify God in ALL that we do. Our blessings are gifts from our heavenly Father and not due to our own striving and they should glorify him. It should be our primary objective in prayer that God would be
Do you have the courage to ENcourage those around you? Do you ever feel like God is pushing you to share an uplifting thought or word? Often it takes courage to step forward and lift someone up, but why? Is it because we are afraid of how they might respond? Afraid we might sound
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