pur·pose ˈpərpəs/ noun noun: purpose; plural noun: purposes the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. “the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee” synonyms: motive, motivation, grounds, cause, occasion, reason, point,basis, There is a deep need in all of us to find our purpose–our reason for taking up space on …
Comparison Threatens Your Purpose
Comparison stifles us. It clips our wings, buries our hopes, and threatens our God-purpose. I know comparison too well. I could tell you many stories of its hold on me, but I’ll tell you one of my favorite. It’s a story of pride, running shoes, and an old lady. (I wasn’t the old lady.) I used to be a runner. …
Bite of Bread: Bible Verses for days of fighting Battles
Shields were used in battle. Nobody needed a shield on a peaceful day. I know many people fighting battles right now. Some of the fights are just starting. Some have lasted way too long. If you’re not in the midst of a struggle, I hope you will still write down these verses in preparation for anything …
The Keys to the Storehouse of Grace: How to find Peace
Easier said than done, right? “Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.” Col. 3:15 Well, it’s especially difficult when something is not right. When you’ve been hurt by someone you trusted or trials surround you–one disaster after another seem to be coming your way. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.” How do we do that? …
How Do I Forgive?
I hate buying Father’s Day cards. This year has been exceptionally difficult because my dad made a decision that broke my heart. I laid in bed several nights tossing and turning, writing and rewriting in my head my response to his choice, and I kept asking God to help me with this issue. God wisely told me to wait. He …