We’re going treasure hunting today. No dirt or shovels are involved. You don’t even need strong muscles. All you need is an open heart. Let’s pray first; grab my hand. Lord, you know our hearts better than we do. You can see how open or closed they are to your truth. We need an extra measure of your …
2 Steps to De-Stress Your Life
I know that none of you struggle with anxiety or worry. Just like I don’t. Okay, confession, I do have my moments of anxiety and worry. You know, those moments when thoughts won’t quit running circles in your head or your legs won’t quit running circles around the room. Worry. Chronic worrying affects your daily life so much that …
What Should You Do When You are Persecuted for Your Faith in Jesus?: Agalliao
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets that were before you.” ~Jesus (Matthew 5:11,12) Many of us can’t imagine the persecution and atrocities …
Do You Have a Hard Time Believing God Loves You?: Psalm 63:3/ Chesed
Love. It’s a word that stirs up different images and feelings for each of us. A word defined by culture. I think our grandparents or great-grandparents would define it differently than we. For me, the word “love” evokes a warm feeling in my heart. Security, acceptance, provision, and desire. To be loved is to be desired. Is this what …
Would You Like to Help Me Write a Book?
There are two prayers that have changed my life. I remember teaching one to a group of middle school girls. We sat in a circle on the carpeted floor in one of the Sunday school rooms of the church. I loved teaching them. As a young stay-at-home-mommy, this was my one time of the week to do what I loved …