Have you ever had your plans changed by someone else or by circumstances? Sure you have. I sure have. More times than I can remember. If you are old enough to be reading this, then you know, maybe all too well, the reality of a change in plans. Those changes tend to create consternation in …
For most of us, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with nonstop activities. It is run run run. In the busyness we often end up “turning away” all that makes this season so joyous and beautiful. We need to be very intentional about creating time and space to just sit and reflect on …
I continue in the four-week Advent writing series by meditating upon the praise we can offer during this sacred season. If you missed the first writing, you can find it by clicking the link below: Week 1 The word Advent literally means “coming.” Advent is a season of hope, of anticipation, and of waiting upon …
If you are an adult and someone calls you or your actions childish, that is most often used in a negative connotation. It implies some level of immaturity or lack of responsible behavior. It is an unfavorable quality. If someone said to me, “You never taking responsibility for your actions and always blaming others is …
Yesterday I wrote about gaining wisdom. However, not just any wisdom, but rather, the wisdom of God (click link to read). Simply put, godly wisdom comes from God and it honors God. Today I want to look at gaining discernment. In contrast to wisdom, which is often defined as a deep understanding or application of …
Isn’t it true that we spend lots of time, money, and effort striving to gain and keep physical fitness. There is tremendous worth and value in being or becoming the best possible version of ourselves. Tending to our physical body is not just a good idea, it is also something we find in scripture. Here …