Have you ever prayed for something with such intent and passion? This special request was all you could think of. But as time passed, this prayer petition became a little less thought of. Oh sure, in the back of your mind it was still alive but it wasn't center stage anymore. The answer of "not …
For most of us the last few days have been a whirlwind of eating, laughing, smiling, and maybe eating some more. Perhaps you just celebrated your first Thanksgiving without a loved one, possibly it is your first Thanksgiving as a married couple, or it just so happens to be your little one's first Thanksgiving. Whatever …
Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude the other 364 Days of the Year
The world is cooking up an all-you-can-eat buffet of sin to entice us with. As we patiently wait in line to see what God has on the menu for us, we may be tempted to indulge on a snack of discouragement. Discouragement is a lethal emotion that drenches our walk with God. Struggles with discouragement have …
O.k. y'all (cue the dramatic dum dum dum, I am Southern) as followers of Christ we know that our greatest growth comes during times of adversity. When we are pressed to the wall and can barely breathe because the world has squeezed the life out of us. The little breath we do have left comes …
Pinterest is my social media happy place. Where else can you fall out of your chair laughing at a Kermit the Frog meme while learning how to decorate dog biscuits for Daisy's Christmas stocking? Those lovely Pinterest fails, that make us realize we are not alone in trying to make a watermelon baby or pose …
The Bible is filled with verses that reference fire. Whether it be the refiners fire or the fire of an altar, God uses fire. Today I want to focus on the fire mentioned in the book of Daniel. Specifically, chapter 3 verses 25 and 27. 25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, …
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When you are living and breathing the ways of Christ, it is guaranteed that Satan will not be far away. The moment you purpose in your heart to do more, see more, to accomplish more for Christ, the enemy will be at your heels. He can't accomplish his business if you are surrendered and determined …
Children are very industrious. They are notorious for spending more time playing with the box the toy came in, than the actual toy. Which is why when my five-year old picked up a broken game controller and proceeded to have her Daddy "control" her, it was comical. She would squeal with laughter after a command …
Hello 2018. There is just something about a new year. A new beginning. A fresh start. Didn't lose those ten, five pounds? It will be o.k. A new season of grace and a sprinkling of mercy is ahead. Lot was offered a new beginning also. The opportunity to run back to God. His wife was given …
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