Today is our seventh day of Lent and you might feel like you just wandered into the wilderness. Jesus spent 40 days and nights there. But when we take a closer look, we see God led Him there. When God leads you to unusual places in your life, you can rest assured it will be for His glory. Last week, March the 2nd marked the first day of Lent. If you count the days, we have exactly 40 until Easter Sunday. As I struggle to […]
Living a Life of Love
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Have you ever thought of Lent as a lesson in preparation? Understanding the importance of Advent and Lent, only prepares us for the gift of life and death through Jesus. Both seasons get us ready for the amazing work of God. Today, we are going to jump headlong into Lent as we begin our lesson of preparation. Back in December, we discovered Advent as our Time to Make Room. It was all about preparation for the gift the world was about to receive. Now, we […]
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, […]
