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Isn’t it amazing that God designed us in such a way that even our very ability to breathe is evidence of how much we need Him? Have you ever been so overwhelmed by the weight of the world that you stopped to take some deep breaths? Maybe you slowly inhaled and exhaled, focusing on breathing… Continue reading Just Breathe

Give me ordinary. I don’t want more, bigger, and better.  I want the every-day things.  Waking up early to read God’s Word and pray.  Getting my kids up for school with a kiss and a hug while they’re still half asleep.  Helping everyone get ready for their day.  Dropping them off and telling them to… Continue reading Give Me Ordinary

We all know the saying, “Home is where the heart is.” Already this year, in my community, we have been reminded of how short life is.  How we never know how much time on Earth we have left.  The song, “Love Will Be Our Home” has been on my mind the past few days. It’s… Continue reading Love Will Be Our Home

Do you ever have that moment where you run into that person who has hurt you, your family, or someone you love? What do you do? Do you do like me and try to avoid them at all costs? Then, do you remind yourself of what they did?  Do you go over in your head what… Continue reading If Only God Said, “Avoid Your Enemies.”

Dear Lord, If our kids are consumed with other things, how will they see You? They are busy with sports, music, and other activities.  They have their phones in their hand constantly.  How are they going to see You? Do we justify it?  “Everyone’s busy.” “All kids are like that.” “I didn’t pray and read… Continue reading A Prayer For Our Children

I recently read through the gospel of Luke, and Chapter 23 has been weighing heavily on my mind.  Luke 23 tells us how Pilate didn’t find any basis for charges against Jesus.   He tells the crowd that he is going to release Jesus.  But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man!” Verses 20,21 says,… Continue reading The Loud Voices Prevailed

I think we tend to go around seeking to do “great” things.  We make big plans. We want to help in great ways. We want to greatly succeed.  And it’s good to dream big. But sometimes trying to do “great” things can be overwhelming.   Acts 10:38 says Jesus “went around doing good.” I was talking… Continue reading What If Your Purpose Is Just Being There?

I’ve been struggling with knowing what is the “right” thing to do in a certain situation.  I truly want to do the right thing. I just honestly don’t know what that is.  I don’t want to have good intentions, but make the wrong choice.  After weighing all the facts in my head; after trying to… Continue reading Choosing What Is Right

“Dear God, I’m scared to be used by You.” I prayed this prayer today.  And I KNOW God tells us over and over again in His word not to be afraid.   But the thing is, if you’re afraid, He already knows it.  If something’s worrying you, He sees it.  We can’t pretend with God.  He… Continue reading Dear God, I’m Scared To Be Used By You

When we see the word “humble” we don’t automatically think of “power.” But being humble is often overlooked.  Power is the product of humility.  When we humble ourselves, God will lift us up. James 4:10 He shows favor to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 Sometimes it takes great strength to be humble. Strength found only in… Continue reading The Power Of Humility