As I listened to my GPS guide me toward home, reminding me to keep straight for the next 300 miles, I thought of the life I’ve lived so far.
After becoming a Christian as a teenager, I thought my life would be perfect with no more problems or trials ahead.
Read MoreTake note of what occupies your mind. It will consume you.
Whatever takes you away from God, rules your thoughts and actions.
Read MoreInstruction is conveyed to a toddler. Most of the time, the child complies. Other instances, rebellion takes root.
Over time the child learns to comply. But what about Christians?
Read MoreThe book of Proverbs can appear as a list of to-dos. But look closely at what scripture is trying to tell us here.
It’s specifically saying if you seek God in all things, your life will serve you well. No exceptions.
What it’s not saying is, “if you do this, then you’ll get this.”
Read MoreMarriage is designed by God, a beautiful gift.
Often defiled, or thrown away at great cost.
Read MoreI read today in the Bible where God is asking Solomon, “Do you need anything?”
Can you imagine? God. Asking you.
All we do is ask God for things every day.
Read MoreAs Christians, we can gain knowledge through the study of God's word.
This wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason and full of mercy.
God saw the malicious heart of Solomon.
Read MoreThe Bible, the greatest story ever told. One can find everything from intrigue, murder, miracles and hope.
It even contains encouraging words. This book is the Christian’s daily guide.
Read MoreJust as a child learns to walk, Christians shuffle around as if they’re on shaky ground.
And as a mother is there just in time to catch the toddler in a fall, God is near when we lose our balance.
Read MoreUnmoved by anything. This is my God. As a Christian, we should model this.
No matter what life throws at us, we need to carry on.
God, who has always been, is our Creator, our rock, our foundation for life.
Read MoreWe work, we save, we retire, then what? Some of us hold onto money like it’s going to save us in the end.
Jesus taught to give to the poor, the needy. Are we doing that?
Read MoreIt’s hard for me to understand God’s plan for me. What’s the blueprint of my future look like?
When bad things happen, unfortunately I start to worry. But when hope kicks in, my faith arises, God shines through.
Read MoreMany of us sync our phones, watches, computers, daily.
But what about your mind, your spirit?
Read MoreSome days I wonder. Humility is looking back on my life and realizing God was there all along. God is closer than your next breath.
Read MoreNo one thinks to themself, ‘I’d like to go through a trial today.’ Yet we face trials daily.
I’ve been through many trials in my life and can look back and see how much it changed me.
Read MoreImagine that.
Growing up, there was a lot of emphasis on religion. It was a part of life.
These days, you have to be politically correct to even bring God into a conversation, let alone a school.
Read MoreSomeone once said “there are no small roles, just small actors.’”
Every role in a play or movie has a part to play. That production comes together only if everyone plays their part.
Read MoreFor me, forgiving someone for deliberately hurting me is hard.
But, oh the freedom it brings me when I do.
Read MoreHave you ever been so physically or mentally exhausted you didn’t think you could go another minute?
You come to a cross road in life when you are forced to make hard choices.
Some decisions are life altering, while some get you to the next step in your journey.
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