One way to describe endurance is the physical strength such as in a marathon, giving birth, or it can be an exhausting mental situation or stressful time.
Last year I spent a week with my two youngest grandkids, ages 3 and 5. Talk about endurance!
Read MoreI love my quiet time with God every morning; time to sit and talk to Him, like He’s sitting next to me. But, also a time to listen and just be; a time to check in.
Read MoreIn Genesis 1:31, “God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good.” It begins with an understanding that we are created for better than our current circumstances. God didn’t create us to live in brokenness. We were all created in His image and for His glory.
Read MoreEveryday when we open our eyes to meet a new day is truly a gift, not a guarantee.
If you’re a Christian, you know this. God doesn’t promise a tomorrow for any of us, but He does promise to be with us in any and all circumstances.
Read MoreRepetition is merely something repeated. In some of my routine workouts, I will do so many reps per exercise times 3.
This consistent repetition will eventually pay off, in that the muscle being worked will become stronger.
Read MoreI used to love watching my youngest grandchild trying to form sentences. Finding words and articulating them into an understandable conversation is adorable on a 2 year old.
Read MoreIn the late 90’s something started happening to our world that would change the trajectory forever.
Computers were already on the scene, but the invention of the iphone appeared and nothing else of that significance has come along since.
Read MoreWe are taught as a young child to obey our parents. Obedience is a learned characteristic that creates a bond in a family.
Read MoreSatan has one game plan and he uses it over and over again.
I know some people who blame God when trouble comes; when the doctor report is daunting, or when bad things happen to good people.
Read MoreMarriage is a beautiful bond that God created between man and woman. The ceremony begins with the husband and wife proclaiming their love, devotion and commitment by these two words, “I do.”
Read MoreWe live in a broken world. From mass shootings, foreign wars, and our own physical issues, you may find yourself in a serious case of depression. The problem is not these ‘things,’ but it’s how we respond to these happenings in the world as we know it.
Read MoreWhat a precious gift we all have each and every day. Unfortunately, not all of us are waking up to a day that we’re grateful for. To age is a beautiful thing, but to age without hope is something different.
Read MoreHave you ever planted seeds and later watched the vegetable, flower or tree grow? Pretty exciting, huh?
Of course you have to make sure you water the plants and plant in an area where there’s enough sunshine, etc.
Read MoreIf you know me, you know that I love gardening. Watching things row after planting the seeds, water and caring for the life of the plants makes me happy.
Read MoreThe Bible tells the story of Moses that reminds me that God uses the most inconceivable people to do His greatest work.
Moses, found in a basket, floating in the Nile River, was delivered by God in order to lead a nation out of captivity.
Read MoreAs a young single mom, who strayed from God from time to time, I knew in my heart, God was right there.
There have been valleys and there have been mountaintop experiences along my journey.
Read MoreJust when you think you have life figured out, something unexpected or weird happens. Sure, it’s ok to make your plans, design your goals, but ultimately, do you really feel like you have control?
Read MoreMercy is defined as when God, out of His loving kindness, withholds punishment that we rightly deserve because of our sin.
Read MoreRole models come in all different types of people. Yours could be your parent, teacher at school, camp leader or boss.
Read MoreThere was a study done that revealed that the average modern person makes about 35,000 decisions each day. The choices we make affect our physical body, but also our emotional, mental and spiritual health.
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