I love my kids so much. I think they are amazing. There are so valuable to me. I get deeply hurt when others do things to make them feel less than what they are. I tell them they are loved. Worthy. Valuable. Worth more than anything that money can buy. Their value is infinite to… Continue reading The Lord God Is My Strength
Love Has Power
The definition of hatred is extreme dislike or disgust. The definition of love is strong affection, warm attachment and devotion. The definition of love has adjectives describing the emotion as 'strong' and 'warm'. The definition of hate is short, hard, and to the point. The bible says, "Hatred stirs up strife". So, when you hate… Continue reading Love Has Power
God’s Goodness Reaches Beyond The Heavens
This past week, my feelings were hurt a few times. Each instance can be classified as insulting. I grew up very sensitive, always crying and getting emotional. Somewhere along the way, I have hardened my heart, so things don't bother me as much. I have dulled my emotions to pain and hurt. Somehow, these hurts… Continue reading God’s Goodness Reaches Beyond The Heavens
Thank God For Your Infinite Value
This week, I have seen several examples of children being led down the wrong path and exploited. In the news, there was a 9-year old child, dressed as a drag queen. The child was dancing in front of grown men with money being thrown at him. There was an article in Teen Vogue stating that… Continue reading Thank God For Your Infinite Value
When people show you their true nature, don’t get mad. Believe them.
Yesterday, a child in the neighborhood rang the doorbell. It was one of my son's friends. They play together, but not as much recently. I thought he wanted to play, so I told him we were going out and would be home tomorrow. He nodded. He had a handmade flyer in his hand, and asked… Continue reading When people show you their true nature, don’t get mad. Believe them.
God Equips His Faithful Servants
I always write about how its easier to do things with God than on your own. That is because I have spent most of my life trying to do everything on my own. It is hard for me to ask for help. I don't think that I can do it better, but I feel like… Continue reading God Equips His Faithful Servants
A Relationship With God Is The Best Gift
One of the dangers of living a comfortable life, is that you start to rely on that comfort, instead of seeking God. It is easy to backslide, and once you do, it can happen quickly. I have been in that place, where everything was great, and we seemed to have it all. There were cracks… Continue reading A Relationship With God Is The Best Gift
Give Cheerfully
I have to admit that I do not always give cheerfully. When I am exhausted, and my kids ask me to do one more thing, I don't always smile and do it. Have you ever been there? You are emotionally drained, and yet others still need you? It is hard to give, when you feel… Continue reading Give Cheerfully
Enemies Will Be Swept Away Like Dust In The Wind
We can make plans. We can form armies of the most capable soldiers in the world. We can plan, set-up and prepare our lives to go down a rigid path. We can plan every detail. But, if our plan does not match God's plan, then it is not going to happen. We can accept that… Continue reading Enemies Will Be Swept Away Like Dust In The Wind
Believe In The Light
Have you ever had a situation where you did not know how the outcome would unfold? I am in one of those situations right now. Everything seems to be going well. I was strolling down the path of life, and then I hit a crack in the sidewalk. In that moment, when I tripped, I… Continue reading Believe In The Light