Sidetracked by the divisive negativity online and in the media, I felt out of balance and out of tune with God. Noise and distractions scream for attention, and trying to find a harmonious balance seems nearly impossible. Needing a soul tune-up, I ran to my office to read my Bible. … Continue reading →
Labor day is over and work begins again. The hard work you do, the sacrifices you make, the constant giving of yourself and your skills, aren’t noticed. The accolades don’t come, your passed over for the promotion, the family doesn’t seem to care, and no one appears to understand how … Continue reading →
At night when I can’t sleep, I’ll often praise the Lord by going through the alphabet to find names and descriptions for our wonderful God. I find joy as I recount His wonders, my mind settles, my soul rests, and peace enfolds as I drift off to sleep. Praise the … Continue reading →
The world is a dark place. People angry, ranting and raving. Sometimes it’s hard to see the good. Fortunately, we do have a choice. We have a choice with what we watch, what we read, what we allow our minds to dwell upon. We have a choice how we live … Continue reading →
The Bible encourages us not to grow weary. “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary … do not grow weary of doing good. … For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, … Continue reading →
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” ~ James 1:2 (NKJV) “When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” ~ James 1:2 (NLT) Count it all joy? Consider it joy? Really? How does one count it all joy when loved ones die, health … Continue reading →
Ever wrestled with trusting God? I’ll be honest, I have! So I asked God, “What is Trust? How can I trust?” My first stop was the 1828 Dictionary to understand better the definition of the word “Trust” (The 1828 dictionary doesn’t just give the definitions but also Bible verses.) Here’s … Continue reading →
