When 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 MoreI can remember early in my career, working my hardest, staying late just to reach a deadline or impress my boss.
I’m not saying it’s wrong to climb the ladder to reach your goals, but at what cost to your family, friends, or even God.
Read MoreMost people know what a defense attorney does. They represent and fight for their client in a court of law. The attorney believes that his/her client is innocent until proven guilty.
Read MoreI didn’t realize until years later of becoming a Christian, that my mom prayed for me every day to one day seek Jesus. And now I am doing the same thing for my kids and grandkids.
Read MoreAs a yoga teacher, I try to bring a sense of calmness and meditation to each class, reminding them that this is their time to just be still.
Read MoreAccording to some sources, the average adult makes 33-35,000 decisions each day, including what to eat, what to wear, what to say, and how to say it.
Read MoreLooking out my kitchen window in late October, I noticed how the backyard looked a little different than earlier in the year. It seemed as if there shadows became apparent and different than in the summer months.
Read MoreMy mom used to do a lot of canning; taking vegetables from the garden and preparing them to use in the winter months.
God does the same in us. God promises to preserve His creation.
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