Saying NO to the Good Things

I'm a work in progress. Mostly, in progress. 🙂 Philippians 1:6  (NIV) ~ being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. For the past several months I have been learning to say "NO" without feeling guilty. That can …

When You Are Hurting

I wish I could give a simple answer. An AHA!! type of  answer..that could make things make sense to people who are hurting.   I can't.   I can only point the hurting to the ONE who heals all hurt. In HIS time..in HIS way. The ONE who promises to never leave us. The ONE …

Not So Excellent At Times

    Recently, I completed a bible study on a book called, The Excellent Wife. Martha Peace is the author. This book was very convicting and challenging at times. There were even days when I wanted to throw it out the door. (haha) Why? Because...SELF didn't feel like being that EXCELLENT on that day. But...God would …

Even When

    Even when...things are falling apart, God is still God. HE remains sovereign. HE is always good, and only capable of LOVE.   Even when...things fall and break into tiny pieces...like one of my favorite coffee mugs did this morning..it's not the end of the world.   God knows all. HE is in control …

Just Take That Step

I have gotten into the habit of saying that I have a "brown thumb". Truth is, I have had a LAZY thumb. Yes, you heard that right. It's a matter of discipline. Remembering to water, feed, and weed these plants. It's a choice. To watch them grow to their full potential or let them starve …

HER TESTIMONY

Philippians 4:13 ~ I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength. Isaiah 40:31 ~ but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Psalm 34:4 ~ I sought The Lord, …

REMEMBER

      Well, tomorrow is Vday. AKA Valentines.. Sweethearts...day of expressing love and feelings.. Could be to a special someone or it could be to your family.. friends...etc.. Some people dread the day. Some love it! Some have no expectations and some have too high expectations. What is Vday to you? Do you dread …

Prayer Is A Beautiful Thing

    Colossians 4:2 ~ Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.    Why is it, that we tend to look at prayer as a last resort? Oh...come on..don't tell me you always think "let me pray first." We like to think of ourselves this way. We like for others to think of us …

Reflections

        Like a lot of others, as this year comes to an end, I am reflecting. Reflecting on the past year. The choices made. The changes that need to be made in the coming year. There is always room to grow. Room for improvement. We have never "arrived". We have to keep …