Living a Life of Love

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 […]

Do you ever think that maybe you were created for something more? That there must be more than this job, this day, this life even? God is always offering us something more. Ephesians 5:1-2 reads, “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love; just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” “Live a life of love…” This is my life verse. If you follow me on social media, […]

As I plunge into the new year, I often leave things behind, discarding old, unnecessary items. But this year, there is one thing I don’t want to leave behind. In this new year, I want to learn to make Jesus KING of my life. Today, we are going to begin that journey. Last week, I realized to Come and adore Jesus meant I needed to love Him, respect and worship Him. In doing so, I needed to understand what HE did for me. So, as […]

With a new year comes a brand new start, a fresh beginning. A time to do things differently. But this year, as we step into this new year, let’s do things the way they used to do them. Let’s come and adore Him who gave us everything. I always love the new year. I usually make a list, which includes some physical things, financial goals, and house clean up and clean out. The new year always comes with renewed excitement. As a ponder these thoughts, […]