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May 2019

May 14, 2019

Embrace Opportunities

"On the Sabbath we went a little way outside the city to a riverbank, where...

May 06, 2019

Have Compassion

"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,...

April 2019

April 29, 2019

Share Truth With Others

"The woman said, 'I know the Messiah is coming—the one who is called Christ. When...

April 22, 2019

Maintain a Faith-Filled Attitude

Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go and gather together all the Jews of...

March 2019

March 08, 2019

The Gift of Forgiveness

Do you realize that forgiving someone is actually a gift to yourself and holding onto...

February 2019

February 18, 2019

What do you need to get rid of?

Are there people, places, or things in your life that keep you from embracing God’s...

February 04, 2019

Breaking Down Barriers

Do you ever catch yourself getting upset over the littlest things? Have you lost your...

January 2019

January 30, 2019

Inquiring of the Lord

I love reading the life story of King David in the Bible. If it were...

January 28, 2019

What is Stress Costing You?

What price are you paying for allowing stress in your life? How much money would...

January 25, 2019

Finding Balance

We all have unique personalities and ways of “doing life.” Some of us are patient...

January 21, 2019

Changing Seasons

Recently, we welcomed our third grandchild into the world. What a wonderful blessing! With new...

January 14, 2019

Is It Time For Change?

Are there any destructive behaviors you find yourself trapped in? Do you lack appropriate boundaries?...

January 11, 2019

3 Reasons to Avoid “But”

There is power in the spoken word. The power to build up, encourage, and honor...

January 07, 2019

What are You Waiting For?

Is there a relationship you feel compelled to restore? Is there someone God continues to...

January 04, 2019

How to Deal with Discouragement

We all get discouraged. At one time or another — over one thing or another....

December 2018

December 12, 2018

Heartaches and Holidays

Does it seem like life’s disappointments all pile up this time of year? Aloneness, the...

November 2018

November 30, 2018

Set Healthy Boundaries

As Christians, we sometimes promote forgiveness without consequences and generosity without responsibility, and we often...

November 16, 2018

Handling Hurt

I’ve often heard it said, “Hurt people – hurt people,” and I have to say,...

October 2018

October 05, 2018

Overcoming Roadblocks

Roadblocks are obstructions that restrict us from traveling on roads we need or desire to go....

October 01, 2018

A Leader Worth Following

Leadership involves influence and we all influence others in one way or another. Either for...

September 2018

September 26, 2018

Self-Made Prisons

I had the privilege of ministering to women in a local jail on a weekly...

August 2018

August 27, 2018

Is It Time to Move On?

Are there things in your life you need to let go of? Is it...

August 24, 2018

Who’s Changing Who?

For years I thought I could change the attitudes and behaviors of others. If I...

August 01, 2018

7 Key Ingredients in Healthy Relationships

“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And...

July 2018

July 30, 2018

How to Weather a Storm

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here...

July 20, 2018

The Power of an Encouraging Word

“Each of us should please his neighbor for their good, to build him up.” Romans...

July 13, 2018

Living in the Moment

Our moments are what make up our day and ultimately our life. Often, our minds...

June 2018

June 27, 2018

Finding Balance

“God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” ...

June 15, 2018

10 Ways to Empower Those You Lead

Everyone plays the role of a leader. You’re a leader if you are a softball...

June 12, 2018

4 Ways to Face Rejection

I’ve heard it said, “It’s none of your business what someone else thinks of you.”...