This morning in our small group meeting, I shared a scripture that has had such a powerful impact on my life. It seemed to resonate well with the ladies on the conference call, so I thought I would share it with you too. Before I share the scripture, let me give you a bit of…
Here’s a bold statement … “If you want to live a happy life, let go of all expectations!” This does not mean wake up and do nothing everyday. It means, let go of what you think your life and every experience in your life should look like. Learn to be content with wherever you…
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to…
“And don’t say anything you don’t mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions. You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, ‘I’ll pray for you,’ and never doing it, or saying, ‘God be with you,’ and not meaning it. You don’t make your words true…
“Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed; if service, in the act of serving; or he who teaches, in the…
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10 Since it’s December, I’ve carved out some time today to practice a new habit that has had a dramatic impact on my health and my…
The LORD has made the heavens His throne; from there He rules over everything (Psalm 103:19, NLT). If you voted in the American elections last night, you either woke up very shocked or relieved. I live in Ontario, Canada and my emotions have been on a roller-coaster over the past year. Tensions have run high, insults…
I’m coming off a less than stellar eating weekend. I ate out twice and my food choices were outside of my boundaries. In the past, this would have completely derailed me, but praise God I’m at a place where I can quickly and effortlessly get back on track. In the past I would beat up…