As I clipped through my morning walk, accusations of failure threatened my joy despite the beautiful day and my blessings. The accusations were my own thoughts running through my head. You know the ones. There the ones the Enemy likes to use to distract us and stop us from our purposes. Parenting is hard. I’ve made so many mistakes. We …
You Have Purpose beyond this Life
We’ve been given a glimpse of the real thing, our true home, our resurrection bodies! The Spirit of God whets our appetite by giving us a taste of what’s ahead. He puts a little of heaven in our hearts so that we’ll never settle for less. That’s why we live with such good cheer. You won’t see us drooping our …
Encouragement to Wrestle when you are Restless: Find Your God Purpose
I’m convinced that the people who walk in their God purpose, no matter how big or small, are content. I’m also convinced that as long as we are seeking, wrestling, after what God’s purpose is for us, we will fall on it. I’ve heard sermons that proclaim that wrestling with God is not good because you will end up …
Word Wednesday: Is Your Glass Half Full? Live with Purpose Beyond You
Are you a “glass half full person” or “glass half empty?” Neither view stands more correct than the other. They both hold reason and evidence to their point. Yet one perspective focuses on what is available and the other on what is lacking. Perspective is everything. Our perspective and understanding of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ …
Does a Dream Lie Dormant inside of You?
The other day I realized that I’m a writer. Silly, huh? A salary does not reward me the title…yet. But the fact that I spend the majority of my days typing at my computer does. My laptop is a good friend. I actually miss it when I haven’t had the chance to sit and pour out my soul through …