I placed a banner on a wall in my classroom that says, “Work Hard and Be Kind.” I’m not sure it’s doing any good. Sixth graders are so self absorbed. Kindness is a word that our culture has adopted lately. It’s a “cool” word. You can find it on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and wall hangings.… Read More 6 Scriptures on the Kindness of God
What is your truth? What’s your history, your story? “Live your truth” sounds good. It has a pretty ring to it, doesn’t it? I like it. But the articles I’ve read about living my truth place all the burden on me. Yes, I have a role to play in my life; we all do. But.… Read More The Truth Will Set You Free
Almost twenty years ago, I knelt down next to my bed and prayed for more of the Holy Spirit. I prayed for my ears to hear Him as my friend heard Him. If the Lord had more of Himself to give me, more gifts of the Holy Spirit, despite my fears, I wanted more. I… Read More 7 Scriptures on the Holy Spirit and How He Helps Us
Comparison Threatens Our Destinies There’s a faint call deep within. It echoes through my mind–a siren song haunting. “Listen to me,” whispers the voice. I strain to hear more, but all I feel is a pain in my heart. Is it His sadness? Does it hurt God when I do this comparison thing? Does comparison… Read More Live Beyond the Comparison Trap
Do you struggle with worth and value? It’s a terrible feeling. I think it’s one of the greatest lies of the enemy of our souls—the lie that we aren’t valuable. I’ve struggled with it for years, especially when I was a stay-at-home mom. The world values talent, beauty, money, and success, and if we… Read More What God Values (You)