Today is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. I thought it was timely that our Pastor read through the book of Joel. God wants our hearts, God wants us to turn to him with everything that we have inside of us. Do you ever feel bad after you make a mistake? I do. I feel guilty. I… Continue reading Turn To God With All Your Heart
I can be a hypocrite.
Some days, I wish that I was a better Christian. I know that God loves me right where I am at, but I wish that I was free from sin. I would love to be worthy of God everyday. I am not. I am so thankful that God loves me anyway. Do you ever judge… Continue reading I can be a hypocrite.
Thankful For God’s Goodness
Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Then, Christmas will be here before we know it. I love this time of year. I love being reminded of God's goodness and the reasons that I have to be thankful. I am thankful for a home and employment. I am thankful for my family and God. I… Continue reading Thankful For God’s Goodness
A Peaceful Place
Sometimes, we just do not know what is going to happen in life. Unexpected things pop up. This morning, my daughter woke up with a fever. My plans changed. Now, I am taking her to the doctor and watching the Disney Descendants movies all day. I get to spend the day with daughter, so I… Continue reading A Peaceful Place
In Everything, Give Thanks
One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to be thankful during difficult times. I have been trying to focus on the positive things in my life and not the difficulties, because difficulties will consume me. I opened up the bible to 1 Thessalonians this morning. It says to rejoice always. Some… Continue reading In Everything, Give Thanks
There Are So Many Reasons To Be Thankful
Yesterday, I wrote a post about being thankful for friends. I realized that lately I have been focusing on my worries and concerns. Honestly, I have been consumed by them. I should be focusing on all the reasons that I have to be thankful. I am thankful for my family, friends, my bible study group… Continue reading There Are So Many Reasons To Be Thankful
Thankful For Friends and Laughter
Do you ever get so caught up in the stress of life that you forget it is healthy to stop and laugh? Yesterday, I was reminded of the blessings of friendships. I met up with friends that I met over 20 years ago in college. We are still friends. These are the type of friends… Continue reading Thankful For Friends and Laughter
Nothing Is Too Hard For The Lord
Today was one of those days that I have to remind myself that nothing is too hard for the Lord. Nothing big or major happened. It was series of small things that piled up and felt overwhelming. Do you ever have days like that? Nothing is too hard for the Lord. No prayer is too… Continue reading Nothing Is Too Hard For The Lord
Thankful for God’s Goodness
Thanksgiving is in two weeks. I love hearing all the things that people are thankful for in their lives. It is one of my favorite holidays. It gives us a chance to look at our lives and see the countless reasons to be thankful. It has been a difficult three months, yet I am so… Continue reading Thankful for God’s Goodness
A Pure Heart in a Corrupt World
This morning, I am thinking about how Christians have to be good people. We have to be nice, even when others are not nice to us... I have never understood why some people are so mean. Do you have anyone in your life who is mean? Instead of getting mad, I have started praying for… Continue reading A Pure Heart in a Corrupt World
Embrace This Beautiful Life 