Saying “I’m so fat” doesn’t do anything to help me change and improve myself. All that it does is leave me in a permanent state of self-pity. Self-pity never helps anyone to improve. Self-pity pushes me down so low that I agree with the lie that “I’ll never change.” Therefore, I don’t change. It’s much better…
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Childlike Faith at the Kiddie Table
When people over sixteen years old are placed at the kiddie table during the holiday season because of lack of space, it is thought of as an insult. The “older” guests feel insulted that they can’t be a part of the adult conversation. However, the kiddie table might not be such a bad place to…
Promptings from God
I often want to see that map or the “why” before I move; but God seems to prefer when I just take each step as it comes. The “why” is often too big for my mind to fathom. That is why God breaks down his plan into small bite-size pieces or promptings. The Lord went…
December 1st Already?
December 1st already?! How can it be December 1st already? Wasn’t it only a few days ago that I created my goals for the brand new year of 2015? Have I completed all of my goals for 2015? Well…no…but I have made strides in some of them. I’ve learned a lot and I’m a little…
Where Life Flourishes
Life flourishes wherever living water flows. In John 7, it is reported that Jesus said, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me. Anyone who believes in me may come and drink. And…rivers of living water will flow from your heart.” What is this life-giving Spirit? The living water that he spoke of is the…
Thanksgiving’s Greatest Enemy
Today I’m sharing a link to an article entitled Thanksgiving’s Greatest Enemy. I think is very true and something to watch out for if we want to be truly thankful. The article is written by Kate Motaung and is on Crosswalk.com. Thanksgiving’s Greatest Enemy Happy Thanksgiving Week!
Monday Motivation
Everyone needs motivation and on Mondays we sometimes need just a little bit more. Here’s your Monday Motivation: As a believer in Christ, you are chosen by God. You are God’s very own possession. It’s easy to forget this in the ordinariness of every day life. Work hard not to forget that. Remind yourself constantly….
In Need of a Thanksgiving Retreat?
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…
20 Loving Quotes from Mother Theresa
When asked which commandment is the most important, Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. The entire law is based on these two commandments.” Indeed…
In Honor of Coach Joe Kennedy
Coach Joe Kennedy is a football coach at Bremerton High School in Washington state. He would pray after football games in the center of the field. He prayed with anyone who wanted to regardless of the fact of who won or lost. As he did this, various team members would join him and pray too….