The enemy loves when I focus on myself because inward focus is self-consuming — consuming thoughts, time, and energy. Self-focus is any easy target by the enemy, because self-needs are so very needy. When consumed with self, that one is self-consumed. Self-focus devours, bite by bite until nothing is left … Continue reading →
Whenever I write fiction, I try to make sure each chapter ends with a hook, something to give the reader an intense desire to keep moving forward in the story. However, sometimes we get stuck in our own stories. During difficult times, we think there isn’t hope and there isn’t … Continue reading →
In this coming new year, take time to look back. Look back at what God has done, His faithfulness, His provision, His comfort, His peace, and His unfailing love. Reflect on God’s power — His power that got you through the hard times, through the difficulties, the lows, the tears, … Continue reading →
During a difficult time in my life, I slept with a loaded gun under my pillow. I needed protection. I also needed strength, so I joined a gym and lifted weights. Friends would hover over me encouraging, providing help in case my muscles became too weak to continue lifting. They … Continue reading →
For all You have done. For Who You are. For Your sacrifice. For Your Grace. For Your Mercy. For Your Peace. For Your Joy. For given Your all so I may live. I gift You me. I gift You my heart. I gift You my all. I love You, Jesus. I love You, Heavenly Father. Happy Birthday, Jesus. For now and forever, I gift You my heart.
Continue reading →Loved ones are no longer with us, the days are shorter, darker, and colder. The season says celebrate, but it’s hard sometimes, difficult to even think about decorating and celebrating. I didn’t get out our big tree, we have some small ones to sit on the floor and in a … Continue reading →
Christmas is a wonderful time, yet also can be a very difficult time. Life is hard, people we love are no longer with us, tornadoes strike and devastate, illness hits and leaves us struggling to breathe. However, there is hope. Christmas is more than a date on the calendar, much … Continue reading →
