Do You Know What Pleases the Heart of God?
Recently when I was spending time with God, I asked Him, “Lord, what do You want me to know today?” As I sat and listened, these are the words that came to my heart: I want you to stop striving and let me guide your day, your to-dos, your goals, your life. I have the...
Unexpected Blessings From God
Have you ever reached a low point and saw God’s hand clearly at work in your life? I have! And more than once! I can remember as a single mom many years ago when I barely had two pennies to rub together and how “out of nowhere” a refund check came...
Where is God in the Waiting?
If I had to define this season of my life, it would probably be “Praying and Waiting”. I have two big things I’ve been praying over, and I just get weary of waiting. And then I begin doubting what I believe God to have said. Maybe you can relate. It feels like time is...
5 Tips to Motivate You Out of Your Slump
Ok, so summer is behind us and school is back in for most of us. So does summertime (as much as I love it) put anyone else in a slump? Is it hard to get back on track with your goals, motivation, inspiration? Or is it just me? If that’s you as well… Here are 5...
Being Kind in an Unkind World
We recently had an issue with one of our children being unkind to another child. It did not sit well with me but I was thankful to be a witness to it so that I could address it, not only with discipline, but also make a teachable moment out of it. We are urged to be...
What Legacy Will You Leave?
When you think of how you want to be remembered, what is the first thing you think of? What is most important to you and does your life reflect that? We recently lost my father-in-law and legacy was something that was talked about a lot. He was remembered for being a...
An Inheritance Fit for a King
Have you ever wondered why we have such a fascination with royalty; with kings, queens, prince and princesses? Almost all little girls grow up wanting to be a princess and wanting to marry their Prince Charming. Disney did not create this fascination although I think...
Can God be Mysterious and Good?
Many have a problem with a God that can’t be figured out. If they don’t know all the answers, God must not be real; it must all be foolishness. For surely, mere man can understand an infinite, all-powerful, all-knowing God. Right? Blinded to the Truth It should be no...
Hope That Endures
This week as I was spending time with the Lord and asking Him what to write about, I sensed the word Hope. I believe that the Lord wanted to remind you and I where our hope comes from and where it should be placed. Where have we been placing our hope? Is it in our...