Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Years ago, I heard […]
Category: Leadership
With a Little Help From My Friends
“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2 It is interesting that Jesus trained his disciples to think of themselves as a community, not as individuals trying to […]
Beyond!!
As it says in Ephesians 3:20, God really is, “…able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” God continually goes beyond my expectations. I saw this once again as my husband Brian […]
Don’t Quit!
Don’t Quit. There are no guarantees or perfect formulas in life and relationships! Every living and breathing person knows this. It’s a mistake to believe that Christians and Christian families are “safe.” Christians can be […]
Time and Truth go hand in hand.
“Time and Truth go hand in hand.” I heard this phrase years ago and it really stuck with me. In time, the truth shows up. Proverbs 18:17 says, “The first to plead his case seems […]
Making Good Decisions
Proverbs 2:6 “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” The book of Proverbs has much to say about making decisions. Here are a few good (common sense) questions to ask […]
Disappointment
Disappointment – What a dramatic word. According to the dictionary disappointment is, “sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.” All of us have encountered it, felt its pain and some […]
Can Your Phone Make You Depressed?
Connectedness is not the same thing as having a lot of contacts on Social Media. The following is excerpted from an online article posted on CNBC. Teenagers today are more depressed, have higher rates of […]
Rest
So I’ve been in a season of rest… Jesus’ invitation to the disciples is also extended to us when He says in Mark 6:31, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get […]
Healthy Things Grow and Change
As I am again in a season of change, I wanted to share a past blog of mine which I felt was relevant. Years ago, an older pastor shared with our pastoral staff that, “Healthy […]