Sometimes the hardest thing to admit is that we need to improve in areas of our lives. But with God’s help we can become the best versions of ourselves.
We can go through the motions of faith without yielding control. But when we acknowledge God as Adonai, faith moves from routine to relationship.
Let’s ask God to help us view suffering not as something to avoid or escape but as the portal through which we must pass to experience spiritual power.
Keep your focus on Jesus, my friend. Maintain a steadfast heart. Because He’s with you, you can stand firm. Circumstances can’t topple you.
Everyone struggles with negative attitudes and habits at some time. Let’s not justify holding onto them. Instead, let’s choose to get rid of them, okay?
The holidays contain countless reasons to feel stressed, but let’s choose a different response. Let’s simplify, avoid comparison, and release expectations.
God created me and you with an inherent need for rest. We often equate rest with sleep, but that’s only a small part of the whole picture.
Joy in stressful seasons is not found by ignoring pain or chasing temporary fixes. It is found in turning our eyes and hearts toward God’s unchanging Word.
Learning how to meditate on Scripture changed my life. For me, the practice began as a weekly homework assignment in Bible college.
God’s promises address our deepest needs. Living from their truth moves our souls from a place of angst and pain to a place of inner peace amid outer conflict.
Let’s invite the Holy Spirit to fill us every day. He will open our eyes to see the countless blessings that belong to those who belong to Jesus.
Being secure in who and Whose we are leaves us free to love and respect everyone in the room, even our Judas.
May our lives shine as a light in the darkness. May our words bring calm to the chaos, and may we reflect Jesus in everything we say and do in these crazy days.
The season’s busyness can add stress to our lives, so here are some thoughts about cultivating inner peace at Christmas.
We all know how busy life can be. Busyness can be productive, but it can also hinder us from experiencing the beauty and benefits of silence.
When circumstances make you feel like an outsider, remember that all who have placed their faith in Jesus for salvation have a special place in God’s heart.
Is it possible to live in this stressful world and still be full of hope and optimism? To feel carefree and even playful when we are in the midst of a struggle?
When life hands us difficult situations, we don’t have to let them disturb our inner peace. Trusting in God is the better way to respond.
God used Hebrew names to reveal His character to His chosen people. Each name was like a facet on a priceless diamond, reflecting His nature and glory.
Rumination involves replaying negative events and hurtful comments from the past as well as rehashing fearful thoughts about what might happen in the future.
Procrastination meant the Israelites missed out on what God wanted them to enjoy in the Promised Land. We miss out, too, unless we stop procrastinating.
We all have stories about when plans change due to circumstances beyond our control. Everyone responds differently. We can either resist or we can rest.
Yielding our desire for control and surrendering every detail of our life, both small and large, to the LORD frees us to rest in His care and purposes.
I rarely step into a hot shower without whispering, “Thank You.” That said, I know I fail to express my gratitude to God as often as I might.
Several years ago, I discovered the cure for anxious thoughts after a wrong assumption created tension in a relationship I considered precious.
I’m practicing perseverance on my wellness journey this summer despite the challenges, and I trust I’ll reap a harvest of restored wellness in due time.
My three-year-old granddaughter was helping me tape boxes when she said, “This is a cross. It’s like Jesus. He died on the cross.” She noticed, but I did not.
It looks like Jesus. He humbled Himself, left heaven’s glory, and assumed human form for our sake. He gave up His rights and became a servant to benefit us.
When someone hurts you, spend your emotional, mental, and spiritual energy fighting the real enemy – Satan. Let’s commit to not giving him the upper hand.
When my kids were young, I felt like a parrot repeating: “God bless my kids and keep them safe.” That changed when I learned to use Scripture for my prayers.
Watching my two-year-old granddaughter engage in a church service helped me understand what it means to imitate God. Watching her made my heart smile.
A yearly focus word is a great tool to help us grow in our faith journey. One year, my word was “joy.” This year’s word, I believe, is “restore.”
Disappointment. Anger. Hurt. Envy. Fear. Doubt. Loneliness. Unforgiveness. They’re all capable of turning out the lights, metaphorically speaking.
How easy it is to spout off when we feel our opinion is not being respected. Or when we’re bone weary. Or when we believe the person is flat-out wrong.
Changing the way we think means identifying the lies and replacing them with the Truth. As our thoughts align with God’s, our behavior changes as well.
If we train our minds on gratitude, our brain responds by releasing hormones related to pleasure and contentment. Our day assumes a tone of joy.
How do we respond to suffering? Do we get angry or fall into self-pity? Or do we allow God to use our pain to refine us and make us more like Jesus?
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