OVERFLOWING with Confident Hope

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him.  Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13 (New Living Translation) The Apostle Paul is telling us there are three ingredients to which we mustContinue reading OVERFLOWING with Confident Hope

DON’T Worry.  BE Joyful.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (English Standard Version) In this scripture, we read of Paul and Timothy writing to each other about giving thanks in all circumstances.  If your happiness is based on things workingContinue reading DON’T Worry.  BE Joyful.

There Are Things You Cannot CONTROL In Life

Don’t worry about what you can’t control.  Our focus and energy need to be on the things we CAN control.  Attitude, effort, focus – these are the things we can control. Tim Tebow I just got through with my Saturday morning task of paying the bills.  Not exactly the ideal start of a weekend; madeContinue reading There Are Things You Cannot CONTROL In Life

Arrested Development Part 2

When last we left our heroine, she and I were celebrating her daring decision to move out-of-state; away from the home, family and friends she’d ever known in her young 30-something life.  She was seizing the moment to pursue the new and now what’s. Unlike the majority of stories I’ve heard and my own personalContinue reading “Arrested Development Part 2”

Recovering From Heartbreak

“God sure spared you from that one”. S. These words ring true today just as they did three months ago when I heard them. I did not want to hear those words. Yet, the truth was it reminded me of the potentially life-changing mistake I could have made had I married him. That admission isContinue reading “Recovering From Heartbreak”

What Have You Done for YOU Lately?

Just the other day, I got an email from the Human Resources department of my employer informing me that I had capped out on vacation hours. This meant that as of the last payroll date, I was unable to accrue any additional hours toward my vacation bank. I had to admit I chuckled to myselfContinue reading “What Have You Done for YOU Lately?”