Are you stuck in a rut? By rut I mean, a rut of discouragement, frustration, and negativity? It’s not hard, you know. All you need to do is watch the news and you’re already discouraged: discouraged by the racial divide in our nation, frustrated with the political environment that seems to always be only in…
Have you ever noticed that we don’t naturally live thankfully? Sure, there are the “glass-half-full” people who tend to be more sanguine, and therefore think more positively. But that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about the fact that we don’t naturally live in a way where we are continually aware of the little…
Over the past several years, it seems Thanksgiving has been swallowed up by Christmas. For retail, the holiday season begins with Halloween, almost skips right past Thanksgiving, and goes right to Christmas. Thanksgiving is given a small section, that is also considered autumn decore. In my home, I purpose to keep Thanksgiving in November, saving…
Have you ever thought about thanksgiving as a command? I hadn’t until very recently, as I began reading Bible verses about giving thanks. Suddenly, it occurred to me that this is a command of Scripture. A command that comes with a rich reward! We’re specifically commanded to give thanks in all things. But what I…
Have you ever stopped to think about the words we sing for worship, and if you really live like you believe them? I have. One phrase that I have found that I say or sing often, but still haven’t fully lived out is “You are all I need.” It is true, Jesus is all I…
Are you battling a feeling of emptiness as a Christian woman? Maybe you feel guilty because as a Christian you shouldn’t feel empty. Perhaps this feeling of emptiness and longing has led to depression and even resentment. You know that feeling, when the lights go out and you’re trying to sleep, but you can’t because…
