Celebrate the Season As my family celebrates this season of thanksgiving, we are focusing on our attitude of gratitude. We are whole heartedly celebrating Jesus for His blessings and His gifts, and we want our attitude of gratitude to reflect what we are truly thankful for—the little things and the big. Gratitude is on our Lips The story of the… View Post
Little to No Patience Patience hasn’t always been my friend. As a child I wanted to know what my Christmas presents were long before the opening of gifts took place. I’ll admit I may or may not have secretly peeked when my parents weren’t home. As a teen and young adult I was known to read the end of a… View Post
Fruit of the Spirit — Kindness & Goodness Kindness and goodness are two of the fruit of the Spirit that God produces in our lives and the two we are focusing on today. It takes commitment and Christ’ love to show kindness and goodness to everyone you meet. It’s not of our doing, but rather a by-product of what He… View Post
There’s No Place Like Home One of my favorite places is home. Its strong walls house all of the creature comforts I love and it protects me from the outside elements. It’s my go-to place when things get messy and I’m desperate for the ‘every now and then’ alone time needed to rest in the presence of the Holy Spirit…. View Post
Cultivate a Joy-Filled Life Every day we have the opportunity to cultivate a joy-filled life. How can we do it? By growing our relationship with Christ through prayer, studying Scripture and practicing joy-filled living through obedience and faith. Living a joy-filled life is knowing God is in control of every situation. It’s trusting Him and knowing that everything is going… View Post
Pursue Your Joy A number of years ago I pursued what I considered to be the pinnacle job of my career and the only thing that stood between me and having all I had ever wanted was an interview. I was certain this job would add to my already happy life. Instead I walked away empty handed and disappointed. That… View Post
