What makes forgiveness such a hard choice? Why do so many of us struggle with offering forgiveness? Choosing to forgive in this world often seems like we are validating the act; that in some way, we are saying what happened is okay. Forgiveness can be seen as a sign of weakness or a…
I plunged into my day feeling good, thinking it was going to be full of the Lord’s work. It was my first day of a new service project within the church, plus I was helping for the first time to provide food for the regularly scheduled Wednesday night program. I was pumped! But then, a…
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” Romans 8:28 (NIV) This verse is familiar to many. It gives us hope in difficult times; it is a comfort when we don’t know what is coming next. But to fully grasp its message, we need to…
At some point in our lives, we will all find ourselves in a painful circumstance. Sometimes it’s one of our own makings and sometimes it’s caused by the actions of someone else. Here we are face to face with something we never asked for or planned. What do we do? Thankfully, as a follower of…
“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…
A Fresh Start can be defined as an opportunity to start over without prejudice; a clean slate, a chance, a new opportunity. Where are you on your life journey? Are you tired of the same day-to-day routine and you want something new? Do you need a vacation to clear your mind? Or have you found yourself in…
We all have different seasons of life. What do we do when it is a more challenging season and we are already exhausted? Do you remember mothering during the typical day in the Preschool/Toddler years? The alarm goes off. You hit snooze, and … your quiet time is skipped. You throw on gym clothes, no…
It’s been a while since I have had time to blog, not because I have not been writing but because my time writing time has been very personal with God. This new season has brought excitement for the next season, joy for the accomplishments of those I love, a heart full of love as we…
My heart has been focused on the days after Easter more than before this year. I don’t know why, but God has taught me such about the days after. While the days leading up to the death and resurrection are the defining moments of our Savior, it’s what we do the day after that makes…