“I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete”. John 15:11 (NIV) Have you ever said these words “I just want to be happy” or “if I can just do this, get this, or go here I’ll be happy?” The problem…
Just because someone carries it well doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy. The saying, “God will never give you more than you can handle” is popular and even comforting, but it is not necessarily Biblical. Because after all, the times when we think we literally cannot handle anymore are the times we are most likely to…
We all have anniversaries, yearly reminders of a specific date in our lives. It may be a good one or a really hard one, but there are days that clearly draw a line in the sand for each of us. I have a long list of both. However, today is my husband and my 24th…
“But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” Psalm 3:3 ESV Beloved Sisters, are you having a blue day, week, month or year? Are you ready to give up, cave in and/or quit the race God has set before you because you are grieving, overwhelmed, hopeless,…
#GivingTuesday is a day to support non-profits and charities. We are asking you to prayerfully consider donating to Choosing Him Ministries this year. We have been extremely blessed this year and we are so grateful for the opportunities we have been given to share God’s love and to partner with women in their calling.…
When I was younger, I enjoyed anything artsy. I loved music, I tinkered around with drawing and I wrote about things that touched me. Just like then, sometimes now, when I am sad God gives me the greatest words. Well, to me they are (wink). I think it is His way of encouraging me. I…
I love the Waze app on my phone. I love it because I am pretty bad with all things geography and that disability usually creeps into directions. Waze has bailed me out many times and I have learned to always, always follow the Waze lady’s directions. Under no circumstances should I ever deviate from…
“If I could just get through this situation, then I’d have joy.” “When I get this done, I’ll be at peace.” “When all of this is over, I’ll feel fulfilled.” Ever felt that way? I have, but we don’t have to wait until everything is just right to walk in peace, joy and fulfillment; we…
Story-telling is a craft to be learned and refined. Come join Michael R Cooley this Saturday at Choosing Him Ministries’s Writer’s Workshop. Just a few seats left, don’t miss out! Check our website for registration information, choosinghimministries.org
P.U.S.H. (Pray and Praise Until Something Happens)! What do you do in times of trouble or spiritual warfare when the enemy is attacking you, your health, your family, your marriage and your finances? During these times, do you murmur, complain, have pity parties, temper tantrums, get angry, bitter or get depressed? Second Corinthians 10:4…