Knowledge and access change everything. When we have access to truth, access to information, we can take a stand for Good, a stand for God.
Read MoreNot only is Jesus the light of the world, but we are, too, because of him. And he tells us we must shine that light so all can see and know him.
Read MoreThink about the potential tiny things have to wreak much havoc. A little bit of gossip can destroy a community’s mindset and set it on a negative path. A small complaint can lead us down a stairwell of ingratitude. A spark can become a forest fire. Little things, left unchecked, can become disastrous.
Read MoreWhen things are continually cropping up in our minds, in our dreams, even in the pattern of relationships we form with others, it’s a sign the past isn’t really gone—despite our intentions to make it so. Is there a benefit to stepping back so we can move on? What if we need to go backwards in order to go forward?
Read MoreWe get so busy and wear so many “hats” in life, and distractions can easily take our focus off the most important things. But remembering who we are—and Whose we are, as God’s precious and beloved child—crystallizes our priorities when the clamor of the world gets too loud.
Read MoreLove can be wonderful—until we sabotage it with unrealistically high expectations and comparisons that our partner can never live up to. When it comes to our relationship with God, it’s much the same. My devotional-blog on becoming: How our love relationship with God is a work in progress.
Read MoreSometimes, our culture’s portrayal of romance can poison our expectations of what real, lasting love is and how to achieve it. Trouble often arises when we compare our life or wants with what’s depicted in movies, books, or social media. The “comparison game” sets so many of us up for failure. Here, some myths on love and how we can appreciate the beauty of real, authentic love.
Read MoreThey are such simple things, these small acts of kindness. They cost nothing, yet have the power to bring such comfort to those around us. A smile. Meeting someone’s eye. Holding a door. Little things, but hugely significant in impact—like how a sliver of moon shining in the dark night can illuminate your path. You never know what your light can mean to someone else—or how you can draw them to Jesus. My blog on shining your Christ-light.
Read MoreI am pleased to say I have the honor of being nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award, a peer-recognition award. What an honor, as well as a great opportunity to share a bit more of my faith testimony with YOU! Read on.
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