Do you ever feel anxious or worried? Lately, I feel very anxious and worried. If I dwell on what is going on around me, I will be a nervous wreck. That is the exact opposite of what Christ wants us to do. God does not want us to worry about anything. The bible says, "Be… Continue reading You Can Be Filled With The Fullness Of God
God Will Bring Glory Through Suffering
On the drive home from seeing my mom, I was thinking about where I was five years ago. Five years ago, my husband was laid off from his job. I was working from home part-time. My kids were 2 and 4 years old. We had just taken our house off the market, because it didn't… Continue reading God Will Bring Glory Through Suffering
My Faith Must Be Bigger Than My Fear
This morning, I attended the women's bible study at my church. We read through the book of Philippians. The book was written by Paul, while he was in prison. Paul was converted by God. It was a complete and utter transformation from murdering Christians to sharing the gospel. His letters are books in the bible.… Continue reading My Faith Must Be Bigger Than My Fear
There Is No Need For An Explanation
Yesterday at church, we read Chapter 3 in the book of Daniel. Our pastor did a great job explaining it. Its an amazing story. Daniel's friends get thrown in a fiery furnace and come out unharmed. Not one hair of their heads was singed. It was a miracle. I was fascinated with their attitudes before… Continue reading There Is No Need For An Explanation
God Knows What Lies In The Darkness
Have you ever looked at your life and just felt overwhelmed? I feel that way today. I spent the morning trying to find a solution, trying to will myself out of my problems. It didn't work. It just made me feel, well, overwhelmed. Instead, I should have been praying to God. I should have gone… Continue reading God Knows What Lies In The Darkness
Do not be deceived. Trust in God.
Have you ever met somebody who does not tell the truth? Or, perhaps stretches the truth at times to make a better story? If you are like most people, you have met someone who deceives with empty words. It may seem harmless to talk to these people, spend time with them and be friends. God… Continue reading Do not be deceived. Trust in God.
Anger, Prayer and Fasting
Yesterday, I wrote a blog post 'Let God Plead Your Case and Take Vengeance For You'. Did I do that? No. I got angry. This morning in our bible study group, we read through the book of Ephesians. One of the passages that spoke to me was about anger. The bible says to be angry.… Continue reading Anger, Prayer and Fasting
Let God Plead Your Case and Take Vengeance For You
Have you ever found out what somebody did behind your back? Hopefully, it was a good thing. I will treasure good surprises! Unfortunately, I just found out that family members were intentionally holding back information about my mom's diagnosis and treatment. Why? I guess they just did not want me there. The Lord did not… Continue reading Let God Plead Your Case and Take Vengeance For You
Pray More, Worry Less
I started the day thankful for a fun time with friends yesterday. Then somehow, I started thinking of all my worries They started piling up. I can only see what is in front of me. I can hope, wish and dream for what I think I want. And, I can pray. I can pray that… Continue reading Pray More, Worry Less
For the Lord is the God of Recompense
Have you ever felt like someone was out to destroy you? I don't mean like in a superhero movie. I mean a person that is systematically trying to break down your reputation, bit by bit. At first, it makes you angry. Then, it makes you sad. At some point, you just let it go and… Continue reading For the Lord is the God of Recompense
Embrace This Beautiful Life 