Have you ever had a day where you feel like no matter what you do, it will be wrong in the eyes of others? I had a day like that yesterday. I was in a difficult situation, so I tried my best and did my best to handle it. Others did not like the way… Continue reading God is Bigger Than All the Criticisms, Doubts and Fears
Thankful for a Wonderful God to Praise in the Storm
I am so thankful that God is there for me each day. God is there for each of us, no matter what we are going through. Tonight, I received an email that made my face go pale. I had made suggestions to this person to avoid the exact thing that happened today. Last month, she… Continue reading Thankful for a Wonderful God to Praise in the Storm
Christians Need To Exercise Their Right To Vote
Happy November! I guess it is time to start decorating for Christmas, right? I think that I will wait at least a few weeks. Maybe... In Virginia, we have an election on Tuesday. I have received so many flyers in the mail about why I should vote for each candidate. I have a stack of… Continue reading Christians Need To Exercise Their Right To Vote
Letting Go: No More Back-up Options for my Back-up Option
Boo! Today is Halloween! My kids go trick or treating every year. This year we planned to do something new. We planned to go to a Harvest Party at our church with rides, games and bouncy houses. God had a different plan for us. The party was canceled because of the weather forecast. It is… Continue reading Letting Go: No More Back-up Options for my Back-up Option
The Lord Knows Those Who Are His
Some days the kindness of God overwhelms me. Puzzle pieces start connecting together in my head, revealing a tiny part of God's plan, and I feel overwhelmed by the goodness of God. I cannot really express how wonderful it feels. God can work in ways you would never imagine. This is one example. Last Spring,… Continue reading The Lord Knows Those Who Are His
Replace Fear With Power, Love and a Sound Mind
In this morning's bible study, the leader asked if any of us had fear. Many of us raised our hands. It was interesting that we read about fear two days before Halloween. I didn't think about Halloween at all, as we read the scripture verses on fear. There are plenty of ways to be afraid… Continue reading Replace Fear With Power, Love and a Sound Mind
Pray When Life Feels Unfair
Have you ever been in a situation that was unfair? I have been stewing about an incident that was not fair. Two days later, I started praying that God bless those involved. I remembered the scripture verses "do not avenge yourselves". Let the Lord repay those who did wrong. I prayed that God would bring… Continue reading Pray When Life Feels Unfair
Rest and a Quiet Life
In my Tuesday bible study, we are reading through Paul's epistles. It struck me that he said in each of the last three letters we read, to lead a quiet life. I don't think it means to live a silent life. I think it means to live a life in moderation. I think Paul was… Continue reading Rest and a Quiet Life
Everyone Can Change
Right now, I am struggling. My mom has stage 4 cancer. She started radiation and a chemo pill last Friday. The prognosis for Glioblastoma is two years at the most with surgery, chemo pills and radiation. One day, I think that I accept it, and I am at peace. The next day, I feel overwhelming… Continue reading Everyone Can Change
Nourished in the Words of Faith
This morning, I read the first book of Timothy in my womens bible study. I am mediating on one verse, "nourished in the words of faith". It sounds like we need the words of faith to live a happy, healthy life. A Good Servant of Jesus Christ If you instruct the brethren in these things,… Continue reading Nourished in the Words of Faith
Embrace This Beautiful Life 