In this busy world, it’s imperative to take moments every day to relax and breathe. A few moments a day can get you back on track for the important things in life and prevent burnout. Meditate Clear your mind of everything. You hear this a lot. But it’s not a good thing to do. Instead…
Category: Possibilities
Focus Ahead
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers…
Bullying Mentality
Forgive others their trespasses. For they know not what they do. People may have knowingly or unknowingly hurt me in the past but I want to forgive them wholeheartedly. If people put me down, ignored me, or made me feel unwanted, they did so out of their own hurts. They were seeking to make…
Unhappy Mother’s Day
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and I was a bit weepy. I haven’t lost my mother yet. She’s still alive and well. Although I was a little sad for others who have lost their mothers, that wasn’t the only thing that made me uncomfortable. I was uncomfortable because the older I get, the more I lose…
Walking in Freedom
I feel like I’m sitting on the cold, hard floor of a dark and dirty dungeon cell. I look up to see a one foot by one foot window with bars on it. Through the bars, I can see sunlight and clouds and I can even hear birds. I see a glimpse of hope and…
Just Today
Sometimes I get caught up… Caught up in my worries Caught up in my insecurities Caught up in my plans for the future I forget that all I really need to worry about is today. Today has opportunities that I will miss if I look too far off. Every moment is a…
A Glimmer of Hope
My temptation when I go through hard times is to project that darkness onto my future. However, in God there is no darkness at all–only Light. Therefore, I can choose to focus on that Light which will shine in all circumstances–even a dim present situation. I can choose not to focus on the circumstances that…
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Live in Fear
(My current article for Crosswalk.) I moved closer and closer until my toes hung over the edge of the airplane that was two miles in the air. My brain and stomach were swirling with fear’s very real physical symptoms. I wanted to turn back, not because I thought there was a major problem, but…
God is Always One Step Ahead of Me
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. ~ Deuteronomy 31:8 At the end of a busy day, I got to my car after exiting a commuter bus and found out one of my…
Revive Us 2016
I highly recommend that you see the rebroadcast of the live event Revive Us 2016 on this coming Monday, October 24th. It will revive your spirit and your hope for the upcoming election. It was live on October 18 but it will be rebroadcast in theaters on October 24. Get your tickets today! You won’t regret…