Our lives are not defined by our failures, each and every one of us have and will fail. We must accept our failures and use them to grow.
If you’ve ever been around young children, you know that it doesn’t take much to see their eyes light up when you smile, clap or just tell them, “good job.”
Read MoreThere’s not one of us who started out in this life with strong muscles. It’s a process. You start by working that muscle to its capacity and gradually increase the load. Eventually if you keep at it, you will possibly one day have a very strong muscle.
Read MoreWorship is when we give our deepest affections and highest praise to something. In my case, God. True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It’s putting God first in your life, not last.
Read MoreWhen I was saved I knew little about how to navigate through this journey. I realized that I was made for a purpose and once I accepted Christ into my life, I knew that I would never be the same.
Read MoreThe world seems to be lacking more heroes. Those people who go above and beyond to help the fellow man. What happened? When did this all break down?
In my opinion, it happens in the home. If that child lacks a good role model, then their journey in life will lack guidance.
Read MoreNo one wants adversity in their life, yet trouble seems to find us eventually. As a Christian I have found that you can let adversity move you towards good, or you can let it disable you from doing anything at all.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that anxiety is like rust? It starts by destroying its brightness and weakening its power. It is the rare person who has not felt anxiety at one time or another.
Anxiety can be debilitating, especially when it triggers panic attacks. Individuals dealing with anxiety may live in fear of daily activities and feel as if their anxiety dominates their lives.
Read MoreFew things in life come with a guarantee. Some products will claim that as long as you own the item, the warranty is valid, but once ownership is transferred, it becomes void.
Read MoreDo you sometimes wonder why you were put in the family you have?
The family was God's idea – an integral part of being human. God affirms families. He intended them to be something powerful for good, places of belonging and trust, of learning and loving.
Read MoreGod, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.
Read MoreThe storms in our lives may surprise us at times, but they do not surprise God. We may feel betrayed thinking that God would allow such a storm. But, if we learn to embrace the storm, knowing that God is in it with us, we can begin to ride it out.
Read MoreHave you ever had to carry a heavy backpack? You know that eventually your back will begin to ache. You will learn to take out what you don’t immediately need to lighten your load.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been on a Zoom call you know that anything can happen. You can lose sound, your connection drops or your screen will freeze. This usually means that somewhere the connection has been broken.
Read MoreWe were all born into sin. Some acknowledge this sin and turn their life over to God.
The world wants us to believe in the decency and goodness of every person, so it can be hard to accept that our hearts are wicked.
Read MoreI once read that the death of a child is like a period in the middle of a sentence. We question God and often blame Him for it. But, death is a natural part of life. None of us will ever avoid it.
Read MoreIn the Bible, all violence is considered an offence against God and against humanity. Wickedness is running rampant in this world and there seems to be no end in sight. Being violated in any form is such a painful unnecessary event that it leaves us in a state of shock.
Read MoreThere have been times in my life when I’ve wondered where God is. I question if He’s hearing my prayers at night. The delays seem too long and hope seems to be fading. But I am reminded that my God is faithful.
Read MoreThe cemetery is literally the last place any of us want to be. It’s considered to be the last departing location of where we say our goodbyes to our loved ones.
But does it have to be?
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been the owner of a dog, you know that daily walks are a must.
When I was growing up, dogs just roamed around the neighborhood and they were not leashed. This is not the case now, at least not in the U.S.
Read MoreIt’s hard to be thankful when your world is falling apart. But it is a necessary part of being a Christian.
People are always watching us, seeing what it will take to break us. Wondering if the tragedy that strikes our family will turn us away from God.
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