Sometimes the best motivation for today is thinking about the possibility of future regrets… https://youtu.be/R45HcYA8uRA Begin today like it is a clean slate because it is…
A Cup of Water
God Loves Me?
Understanding in my head that God loves me unconditionally is easy because His Word speaks it so loudly. But sometimes when I see evil in the world or simply when I’m too busy to think about God, I don’t feel that He loves me. Therefore, I’m susceptible to all kinds of temptations. I may eat…
I’m So Fat
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…
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…