The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation. James E. Faust Honor your father and your mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 (NLT) Celebrating Mothers and Fathers has it challenges. The world sets asideContinue reading “Mother’s Day Challenge – Amazing Women Make Amazing Moms“
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Starting OVER. Take 2
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Starting over may conjure images of work, repeat efforts, new efforts, heavy lifting, and/or frustrations. On the other hand, you can look at starting over as a second chance to refocus,Continue reading “Starting OVER. Take 2“
Starting OVER
It’s never too late to be who you might have been. George Eliot When you’ve trusted Jesus and walked His way, When you’ve felt His hand lead you day by day, But your steps now take you to another way, start over. When you’ve made your plans and they’ve gone awry, When you’ve tried yourContinue reading “Starting OVER”
RECOVERING from Religion
“Religion is a guy in church thinking about fishing. Relationship is a guy out fishing thinking about God.” This upcoming weekend Christians around the world will be celebrating the Risen Savior and flocking to churches on Resurrection Sunday – April 17. For the rest of the world, it will be fun Easter complete with bunniesContinue reading “RECOVERING from Religion“
TOXIC Parents
Your toxic parents may charm the pants off of perfect strangers, your friends, and more distant relatives. All of which just appears to make you out to be the bad guy. The Brighthill Lantern The Bible teaches us to, “Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and that you mayContinue reading “TOXIC Parents“
Can I TRUST You…God?
If we’re honest, we all struggle with trusting God to some degree. Having faith is having trust. You must trust with your entire being that God has your back that He will help you and take care of you. He knows what is best, but to truly embrace what He has planned for you, youContinue reading “Can I TRUST You…God?“
PATIENCE…And where can I get some? Part 2
Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. Joyce Meyer, TV Minister & Teacher Since my last post, a most poignant and life-changing experience occurred. My mother relocated to my home in sunny California. The reasons are unclear. My brother, with whom she had been livingContinue reading “PATIENCE…And where can I get some? Part 2“
PATIENCE…And where can I get some?
“Never ask God for patience, or else He will give it to you.” Everyone I’ve spoken to about patience Characterized by the ability to face trying, hard, or annoying experiences without getting angry, upset, or lashing out, patience may be one of the Biblical traits humans struggle with the most. Today, there are a bunchContinue reading “PATIENCE…And where can I get some?”
What is My PURPOSE? Part 2
Welcome back! I take it you did the reading and you may have even purchased Pastor Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life. However, I present to you some homework that I needed to complete in order for me to finally identify and actualize my purpose according to God’s will for my life. Homework You mustContinue reading “What is My PURPOSE? Part 2”
What’s My PURPOSE? Part 1
Service is the rent we pay to be living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time. Marian Wright Edelman I have often had varying conversations about career choices which eventually turn into discussions about purpose or mission. For many, one’s life is tagged to one’s purpose.Continue reading “What’s My PURPOSE? Part 1”
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