Thankful for Small Things…

Too often I am looking for BIG THINGS to happen.  Great things.  Amazing things.  What I sometimes overlook are the simple things that happen all around me that I take for granted! I’m thankful to […]

Find Rest.

Treat yo’self. Self-care. Take care of yourself first. We all know these things and hear them daily through advertisements and social media. I do believe this to be true… to an extent. We must put […]

God Knows

God is in the long and short stories of our lives and God is in the details of everything. Recently I heard a teaching by Laurie Short titled, “More is Happening than You See”. I […]

Transparency

What is it about transparency in people that draws us? I know I am drawn to transparent people…those who are real and vulnerable.  We feel closer to someone who shares their heart with us.  Simply […]

God’s Timing  

I keep a list on my desk as a reminder of God’s promises and answers. I see it every time I sit down and it keeps me going.    Two years ago this month, the […]

Making Choices to Live like a Christ Follower

I am increasingly alarmed by the number of Christians who are exhibiting behavior which feels lacking in the Fruit of the Spirit.  (Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) Even though our […]

Do what makes you Holy.

Last night, I read something that said “do what makes you happy.” But happy was crossed out and Holy replaced it. This morning in my reading, I read “God cares more about making you Holy […]

An Easter Decision

For many people Easter Sunday is all about the pastel bunny rabbit and cute yellow baby chicks, the delicious chocolate treats and jelly beans in a basket, floral dresses and adorable children dressed up looking […]

Trust

Brennan Manning, one of my favorite authors, said, “The faith that animates the Christian community is less a matter of believing in the existence of God than a practical trust in His loving care under […]

Bold Faith

March is Women’s History Month. As I take the time to read about some incredibly brave women, I am in awe of the things they have accomplished. There are some truly selfless things that these […]