Life is hard. There have been times in my Christian walk, when I’ve wanted to just give up and go my own way. There were seasons of wandering away from God, thinking I could do this on my own.
Read MoreI’ve never been a farmer, but I can imagine it takes a whole lotta patience after planting those first seeds. Farmers can’t do anything to control the rain; they can only receive the early and late rains from God.
Read MoreIf you’re not currently having problems in your life, then just wait. We will all face difficult situations, challenges that overwhelm us at times. It’s how we respond to these life events that makes a difference.
Read MoreI can remember the teenage years being filled with feelings of insecurity, self-doubt. I watched as the rich girls in my class who were more popular, kept the attention of the boys.
Read MoreIn the beginning, God created Heaven and earth, and it was beautiful. The garden of Eden was our first glimpse of paradise. Untouched, the garden was God’s gift to mankind.
Read MoreHow often I find myself repeating the same mistakes, over and over again.
Sin is strange in that, even as a seasonal Christian, we sometimes think that there’s a category of sins.
Read MoreI’ve always been a giver. It is a spiritual gift of mine. Some may even think of it as selfish, as I often receive a bigger blessing myself when I’m giving to others. Honestly, I am grateful that I have been given opportunities to bless those in my path.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you went out of your way to help someone in need? I’m not referring to the time you took someone to their scheduled appointment. I’m talking about when you’re knee deep into cleaning out the garage, or planting your vegetable garden, and someone calls and says they need you now. Did you make excuses so that you could finish your own plans?
Read MoreOur body is unique and no one body is alike. We are, after all, made in God’s image, but are we living up to that standard?
Read MoreThere have been many times in my life when I have thought, “if only I had known.” An opportunity is a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Read MoreWe’ve all had those times in our life when things happen and the correlation is surprising, even coincidental.
For example, you may be thinking of a friend whom you haven’t heard from in years, and they call you at the same exact moment.
Read MoreWe live in a world of natural disasters, murder, terrorists, domestic violence, much like in the days of Noah. Thieves are rampant, people breaking into homes, taking what they want and disrupting lives, even killing innocent people.
Read MoreI’ve said this many times over the years - life is hard. There have been seasons of joy, along with seasons of pain; even tragedy. But, through all the adversity and challenges in my own life, I always knew the God was and still is, right there in it with me.
Read MoreDo you have an emergency contact? What would happen if you were in an accident and needed help? Would the EMT worker be able to find who to contact for you?
Read MoreConflict is a part of our lives. Since the fall of man in the garden of Eden, we often face and deal with some type of struggle.
Read MoreMost of us have experienced anticipation as a child, maybe a birthday, or the excitement of opening presents on Christmas morning.
Read MoreWe all have the same 24 hours in a day. Some spend half the time sleeping, working, while others face each day excited about how they can possibly make a difference in their life and in the lives of others.
Read MoreAs a person grows into adulthood, we typically meet new people in our job, church or community. Some people pass through our lives, as others become a part of our most closest relationships.
Read MoreAs a Christian, we know and understand that God has a purpose and plan for our lives. But, what do we do when His plan doesn’t line up with ours?
Read MoreHave you ever had one of those days when everything you do seems to go wrong?
The Bible tells us that our most profound growth often occurs during hardship and adversity. How can this be? Why would God allow it?
Read More