John 14:27"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." Last week, I was driving to work with my mind swirling—consumed by worry and fear over things I couldn’t control. I was … Continue reading Running the Red Light: A Wake-Up Call to Stand
Isaiah 55:6“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” My phone dinged. It was the pharmacy. My auto-renew prescription was ready.Since our move earlier this year, the pharmacy is much further away. I don’t have a reason to go up in that area much. I don’t want to … Continue reading The Prescription That Waited
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things of this earth.” Colossians 3:2 When the Washer Went Wild I was cleaning house the other morning when suddenly I thought that we were under attack. The apartment was shaking, the dogs started barking and the parrot was screeching. I ran out into the … Continue reading The Washer, the Wire, and the Word- A Devotional on Finding Spiritual Balance
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 I am eight weeks post knee surgery. I've been in physical therapy for six weeks and today is my evaluation to check my progress. Happily, … Continue reading Embracing Your Unique Healing Journey
7 Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. 8. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocked it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 A friend of mine was in a car accident. Another driver … Continue reading The Importance of Seeking God in Your Life
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Corinthians 10:5 I woke up this morning irritated. Scratch that, I was mad. I was thinking about someone that had hurt me. All the anger and frustration I … Continue reading Take Every Thought Captive: Overcoming Negative Emotions
My phone began to ring, and it was my youngest daughter. It was unusual because she was at work and usually did not call during work hours. When I picked up, she was crying. "What's wrong?" Panick beginning to bubble up. "Someone hit my car!" Now she was sobbing. "Are you ok?" "Yes, I was … Continue reading The Importance of Personal Accountability in Daily Life
I have never been known for my patience. I want it now and I want it my way. It has been a struggle throughout my life. Because of my impatient nature I have missed out on opportunities, harmed relationships and denied myself peace in my own heart. Patience touches all aspects of our lives. It … Continue reading The Power of Patience in Life and Faith
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 1 John 2:28 I learned a lot in tap dance this past year. It is more than just doing the steps. All dance is about expressing an idea … Continue reading Discipline and Trust: Lessons from Dance
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 