Psalms 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Are you dealing with some things in your life where you feel alone, forgotten or left behind? Sometimes your troubles seem so overwhelming that you can't exist another day. You have no one you can turn to except for the Lord. However, your prayers have continued, but you see no tangible answer. There is nothing… Continue reading #22: Forget Me Not
She desperately grasped for something to hold on to! The boat nearly tipped from the violence of the wind and the waves. Her tiny craft was pitching and swaying violently, almost like a roller coaster. She could hear the boards beneath her straining against the waves, and the pressure of the sea was like a… Continue reading #151: The Monster Wave of Distress
Speak up! It's ok to let people know what you think or what you need. You don't have to sit there in silence waiting for someone to notice that you have something to say or that you have a need. Speak up! It is not wrong, but there is a caveat; it has to be… Continue reading #78: Speak Up!
The other day I agreed to ride a roller coaster with my son. It had been a long time since I had been on one; they are not my most favorite thing to do, but I wanted to experience this ride with him. As I stood on the ground questioning my sanity, I looked at… Continue reading #159: Joy Will Come Again
Are you taking heed to your spirit? If you answered, "Well…I hope so," then chances are you are not taking purposeful steps to watch and care for your spirit. Malachi 2:16 For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take… Continue reading #1: Take Heed to Your Spirit
Have you ever loved someone so much that you said, “What do you want? Whatever it is, I will get it for you!” When you said these words, they were out of pure love. You wanted to bless the other person with their heart’s desire. But within this phrase is a demonstration of trust. You… Continue reading #135: Whatever Thy Soul Desireth
When people rise up against you, your first reaction probably is to defend your honor and your intentions. But that action, while very natural, is an effort to bring glory to you. Isn’t your life supposed to be about bringing glory to God? When you consider the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross for… Continue reading #71: Glory to God
“What can I get you today?” asked the waiter just after I had taken my seat. I had been here many times, as it was one of my favorite restaurants. “Well, I think I am going to try something different today,” I said, taking a glance at the menu. The events of the day were… Continue reading #121: Ordering-Up a God
I have experienced that we surround ourselves with people who will encourage us. They excuse our faults and explain away the bad decisions. These people make us feel good no matter what we do. When we are feeling discouraged, we run to them and immerse ourselves in their comfort. While these people are absolutely necessary… Continue reading #179: Truth-Tellers
At some point, you have experienced being hurt by someone, and the hurt you felt was deep. Certainly, you try to avoid this person at all costs. You might muster up some polite conversation and maybe even pray for them, but you WILL NOT call them your friend and absolutely couldn't ever put yourself under their authority. IMPOSSIBLE!… Continue reading #8: Return to do the Impossible
Glory, Strength, & Beauty 