Simple Truths Blog
I think it is extremely important for us to remember that ANYTHING or ANYONE that we put first in our lives...becomes an idol. So, if it isn't God that is first...then we have to re-adjust..re-order the things in our lives. With that being said.... Do you have too much on your plate? Are you loaded …
Continue reading "Cutting Loose"
Do you ever have days where you are just in a "funk"? Days when you question your decisions.... Days when you ponder your future choices... Days when you are constantly battling that negative voice... I do. Those days are the hardest. Those days are when I have to fight..fight..fight..the enemy. Fight myself even... My GOD …
Continue reading "Fight For It"
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalms 34:18 NLT) There are things in this world that happen, that I'll never understand. I won't claim to understand. This I know, My Savior.. My Redeemer, is GOOD. The truth is that this world that we live in is broken …
Continue reading "Just Passing Through"
So...lately, a certain word keeps popping up. Like all the time. In my quiet time. In my "digging deeper" study time in HIS Word. In life in general. Have you ever had this happen? You probably have. Do you try to ignore it..just a little bit? I know that I do sometimes. Why? Because, that …
Continue reading "Come a long way…"
As "authentic" Christians, we are to live in this world without being OF this world. Sometimes..no, MOST of the time, it's a battle. A battle against self and the enemy. Choosing to fight worldly desires. Fighting the temptation to do what everybody else is doing. (Because..Hey..it couldn't be THAT bad if everybody is doing it...right???...WRONG.) …
Continue reading "In It, Not OF It"
As I was exercising on my treadmill (yay me!!), I had my earphones in and was listening to some awesome praise and worship music. It is a wonder that I didn't fall off. Picture it : Treadmill...Music...Caught up in worshipping my Redeemer..hands raised...eyes closed...it was beautiful. Thank goodness. 🙂 Believe me, it could have …
Continue reading "HE loves You, Flaws and All"
You probably are wondering why in the world I chose the title above. Truth is, I didn't. In fact, I woke up around 3 A.M. and God gave me this title. So, here we go. Never say never. The "objects" that you are seeing occur in other people's lives can very easily occur in yours …
Continue reading "Objects In Mirror May Be Closer Than They Appear"
I have not published a post in a week, not because I had nothing to share, but because there is so much I want to share. Sometimes it is like an information overload and I have to slow down and process it. What I feel the need to share with you today, is …
Continue reading "A Big Three-Letter Word"
The picture above is of part of my flowerbed...and as you can see, the weeds are taking over. I was going to pull the weeds. Why pull them when I can spray some weed-killer on them and be done with it?? Then, it hit me... So many times we try to do everything ourselves (at …
Continue reading "Why Pull Weeds When I Can Use Weed Killer?"
Today I am going to share something with you. It may sound silly, but oh boy is it true. Here it goes : Cake is NOT my friend. Sorry if you were expecting something more..but keep reading because you may find where this relates to you as well. I love bread and cake...and cupcakes and …
Continue reading "Cake Is NOT My Friend"
Hope For The Broken 