Before you get your list of complaints ready to share with another, be sure you are doing all you can do in the situation. Because in many situations you can usually do more. Give more grace, be kinder, more understanding, etc. I was reminded of this just the other day. Not directly, in a more […]
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Time in History
Do you ever ponder your time in history? It is said that some young people have an old soul, and to me that means that they aren’t like the other typical youngsters in their circle. They are more mature, more thoughtful and careful. I admire young people that aren’t concerned about being the cool kids. […]
You Are Equipped
If you are seeking God and giving Him your best, you can be certain that you are equipped. He is directing your steps and guiding you in the way He would have you go. Without God, we are nothing. But with God, we can do all things! This idea isn’t new to me, but I […]
Do It Well
Did you know that no matter what you do in life – within reason obviously, it can’t violate His commands – you can do it for God? You aren’t limited to only serving within the church in order to represent God. As I heard a long time ago, if your job is to peel potatoes, […]
Finding Joy
There is nothing like true joy is there? It is something that is felt internally and is evident in our actions and attitudes. And yet how can we go about finding joy, even when, and perhaps especially when, we are surrounded by unknowns? This past week the importance of joy has really been impressed on […]
Cast in Concrete
Nothing is cast in concrete. A simple reminder that has helped me time and time again to get out of my own way and try new and different things on for size. But the flip side of this is that I don’t like to try at things. There is an invisible line somewhere that divides […]
Courageous Faithfulness
Courageous faithfulness – don’t those words paint a beautiful picture?! I put them together in church today and silently committed to practicing them and living them. You see, we were talking about Christ and some of the people He healed. We talked about the faith of the men who lowered the crippled man through the […]
Remember Why You Started
When things get tough, remember why you started. Isn’t that such a great reminder?! I think it is so good to bear in mind even as we go about our daily lives. It can really help you gauge how important something is to you or how committed you are to a project or idea. Nothing […]
Read Between the Lines
Do you ever read between the lines? Be it a book, a situation, or a conversation, I like to find the deeper meaning. This is especially true when I’m looking for the good in something. Be it a situation that isn’t my favorite or something where I just feel out of place but I know […]
Make Plans
We can make plans, but the Lord directs our steps. As the end of the year approaches, I’m thinking more and more about my goals. What I want to accomplish in the upcoming year and what I want to get done before the end of this year. Note: If you use a planner for scheduling […]