AROUND THE CORNER

As I come to the close of another year, it often creates reflective thoughts.  Questions arise such as: 1.  What did I love about this year? 2.  What did I …

THE BLESSING OF TODAY

Being thankful for the day we have been given, seeing the beauty in the simple things, rejoicing in all of our blessings, are the keys to living a fulfilled and …

NOBODY TAUGHT ME TO PRAY

Last weekend, my family and I went to see the new space movie, Gravity with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.  It reinforced my claustrophobia fears but at the same time …

WHERE IS MY FOCUS?

If Jesus walked by me, would I let him pass by?  Would I know him?  Do I eagerly look for him or am I looking to other things? “Immediately Jesus …

NOTHING

Nothing. Do nothing. Can do nothing. You can do nothing. Me you can do nothing. From Me you can do nothing. APART from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 …

BE A LIGHT

“He said to them, ‘Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed?  Instead, don’t you put it on its stand?  For whatever is …

SIMPLE THINGS

  Often we think it’s the big things we do in life that really make a change in this world.  However, I think we fail to see the small things …

LIVE BY THE SPIRIT

“So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.  For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and …

BUILD YOUR LIFE

“Build the life you really want, one heartfelt choice at a time.” (Gretchen Rubin)   When you build something whether it be a simple wooden box, a shed, or a …

PEACE

In life, I often have a desire to control…to know what’s ahead…to plan and prepare.  I have a hard time living in the moment which often leads to worry, anxiety …

GOD-STORIES

“More than needing schedules and productivity, this week will need a Savior and prayer.  God’s not asking me to produce – He’s asking me to pray.  He’s not asking me …