Who of us does not want to succeed in life? To the world, success is all about the power. The more successful you are, the bigger your house will be, your car, or even your bank account. But, God tells us our success should not be based on what the world says but only on the Word of God. As we continue through Lent as our Lesson in Preparation, sometimes God leads us Into the Wilderness. But God is faithful, and through His faithfulness, […]
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Valentine’s Day might be over, but I’m not ready to move on yet. For me, February represents all things love, which naturally reminds me of God. God is love and we have been created from this amazing love. So today, let’s dive a little deeper into this love thing, and see if we can’t make it a year round affair. A friend of mine sent me a Valentine’s Day card this year. As I read the words, I recognized the hand writing as my own. […]
Well, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. You might be over the whole “love” thing. Maybe life has gotten stale and boring? Or it feels like everything is falling apart? You might feel forgotten, lonely, or even overlooked. But today, I want to encourage you, even when the whole world lets you down, one thing remains… If you have been following along with my blogs, you know Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. But for many, this holiday is a solemn reminder that […]
Have you ever struggled in your relationships? I think we all have. Maybe you find it hard to love your brother, aging parents or your teenage child? Maybe there is an ongoing strife between you and your spouse, your neighbor or your in-laws. Relationships are hard! But I have stumbled onto a nugget of truth that can help us strengthen our spiritual eyes, see others in a better light and improve the relationships around us. Do you remember that old Beatles song, “All you need […]
I love the month of February. Transitioning my home from Christmas, winter and snowflakes, to all things pink hearts and love, I wonder why I am so fond of this commercialized holiday? I think it reminds me of God’s love for us. The same love we are to have for one another. 1 John 4 tells us, “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, […]
Who are you becoming? Do you know? Often, I think I know who I am becoming only to be surprised by who I really am. Caught up in daily life, sometimes we lose sight of who we are and who we want to be. But Jesus has a gentle way of reminding us who we really are. In John Chapter 13, we see this painful, little interaction between Jesus and Peter. Jesus reminds Peter that he is not there yet. He is not who he […]