The more I look at what I’m not doing yet or what I still lack, the worse I feel. And when I feel bad, I’m not motivated to do anything worthwhile. Condemnation has never boosted anyone toward greatness. Consequently, the more I look outward at what the world lacks and then look inward at a little…
A Cup of Water
Quiet Little Moments
Sometimes when I think that I want to live a purposeful life for the Lord I think that I have to be doing something wonderful every single day. Not only is this probably not possible but it also puts a lot of pressure on myself and most people don’t work very well under pressure. However,…
A Little Help
Back in May, I began a quest to lose weight. In 4 months, I did lose 3 pounds. But I also got frustrated with how slow the journey was taking. So, at the end of September, I joined Weight Watchers. In a little over a week, I had lost another 3 pounds. Although it is…
How Blindness Can Make You See
I was in my office working when I heard an odd kind of thud coming from the bathroom. I went in to investigate and my cat was on top of the bathroom vanity. He was fine and jumped down within a minute or two but I’d never seen him up there before. A little while…
Worry Weighs Us Down
Worry weighs us down. A cheerful word picks us up. And…faith gives us flight.
Yes to Everyone?
Why must I feel as if I need to say yes to everyone’s requests? Why do I feel such a deep need to be a people pleaser? Why do I want to be liked at any cost? God doesn’t say “yes” to every request. And that’s okay. It’s even best at times. Sometimes a “no”…
Dancing Through Life
As a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, Candace Cameron Bure portrayed grace under pressure and ended up making it to the finals, a feat that even she didn’t think she could have achieved. She was able to let her faith in God shine even in the midst of criticism. What came through on Dancing…
God’s Grace is All You Need
The apostle Paul wrote these words: To keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My…
Everything is Meaningless
Ecclesiastes begins with the rant that, “Everything is meaningless—completely meaningless.” And…it certainly can feel that way sometimes. Life just isn’t fair. Sometimes injustice reigns. The feeling of hurt and loss can be overwhelming. But…that is why scripture tells us to look at Jesus—not on those earthly dealings. When I do, I feel overwhelming peace even…
What is Your Stone?
Kathie Lee Gifford shares a touching tribute to her husband, Frank Gifford, after his passing. Her testimony about him speaks of the essence of life–gratitude. Gratitude isn’t simply a surface level thankfulness. Although, it does begin there. Gratitude goes much deeper than what you’re thankful for. It’s really about Who you’re thankful to. But then…