Oct 26, 2018 | Godly Living
‘What the World Needs Now is Love’ is the title of a very popular song written by Burt Bacharach in 1965 and it’s certainly as true today as when it was released during the height of the Vietnam War. What the world—and you and I– need more than anything...
Oct 5, 2018 | Godly Living, Studying God's Word
Do you ever look at others and wonder how they can have so much peace when the circumstances they are going through seems so daunting? I had the pleasure of spending time with a good friend this week and she mentioned to me how transforming it was for her to...
Sep 27, 2018 | Godly Living, Godly Relationships
Recently I went on a trip to see some family members who I love dearly although I rarely get to see them. Regrettably, they do not have a relationship with the Lord. There are several things the Lord reinforced to me during this visit that I think may be...
Sep 14, 2018 | Godly Living
Recently I was mentoring someone who with tears claimed to deeply desire a change in her behavior patterns. There were certain thoughts that were consuming her mind, taking up valuable time, keeping her isolated mentally from those with whom she would otherwise...
Sep 6, 2018 | Godly Living, Godly Relationships, Hope and Encouragement
The other day I was racing to leave my neighborhood for an appointment when I encountered a long line of cars in front of me due to a repaving project. We were all ‘held hostage’ by a construction worker with a stop sign controlling the flow of cars driving in and out...
Aug 17, 2018 | Godly Living
Growing up I recall thinking and/or saying the phrase “it’s not fair” on a regular basis. I distinctly remember my sister receiving an elaborate art kit for Christmas that was so big, beautiful and full of amazing colors, while I got a sweater…filled with...
Aug 1, 2018 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement
Although I had the blessing of going away on vacation and being with my husband as well as with many dear friends, in many ways July was a tough month. I found out a relative of mine has fallen prey to the ever-increasing drug epidemic that is sweeping our country and...
Jul 20, 2018 | Godly Living
You lack peace: (Ex. you lie awake at night and cannot fall asleep due to thoughts that are running wild) God gives us the solution when He says in Isaiah 26:3 AMP “You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is,...
Jul 6, 2018 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement
God sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins and to make us free from the power and penalty of sin in our lives. God wants us to have an abundant life free from fear and doubt. God also wants us to be free from: worrying about what other people think anger,...
Jun 29, 2018 | Godly Living
Have you ever had a bad ‘feeling’ about someone or something? My teenage daughter and I were at a beautiful resort in northern Minnesota last week paddle boarding on the lake wearing our bathing suits. When we were approximately 20...
