How can we be living a life of hope amidst the pain? What if, Instead of letting it rule us, we use it to drive us closer to God?
Living a Life of Hope while Suffering
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Love is More Than a Feeling: A Lesson Learned
LOVE IS MORE THAN A FEELING This was originally written back in October of 2014 and shared on my former blog. As I was reading over it today, I reflected again on the truth that love is more than a feeling. Enjoy this slightly edited […]
Jesus Loved to the End: Brought Joy and New Life
(This is the final post in my Holy Week thoughts as we follow Jesus through the week before His crucifixion and resurrection. We see how Jesus loved to the end. Part 1 is HERE. Part 2 is HERE.) JESUS LOVED AND CONTINUED TEACHING […]
Murmurs of Peace Reach My Heart
What are murmurs of peace, and how can we hear them throughout our days? We each may have different experiences that wake up certain memories of times we felt calm and peaceful. But the connecting cord that binds us is the Holy Spirit, who Jesus […]
Mercy: Hope for a Heavy Heart
So how can we find the strength to show mercy even when people strongly disagree? We turn to God’s Word and there we find truth.
Tears, Hard Conversations and Joy
Tears don’t usually come easy for me. I don’t always show the emotion, though sometimes tears well up in my eyes. Most of the time they disperse quickly and the feeling is gone. Sometimes they come pouring out but not for long. I’ve told […]
Windows, Trees and Worship
Each month Chronic Joy Ministries shares a poetry prompt on their blog. For the month of April the theme was Windows and Trees. I love looking out windows and I love trees, so it was a perfect prompt for me. Gazing Through the […]
Shalom: Finding Peace and Wholeness
Would shalom have shown up more often if I had taken the time to notice the good in each situation? If I had practiced more gratitude?
Midday: A Good Time to Pause and Pray
Midday is a good time to stop, refocus and evaluate the day. Pausing throughout the day can help refresh us to continue our day.
Thorns: Living with Pain and Finding Help
Many of us deal with pain every day, thorns, if you will. They could be physical, emotional, or a combination. How do we find help?