Don’t Panic
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures? Everyone does! But the good news is that God’s Word says that there is no need to panic.
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The Message
If asked to explain the Christian message in a few short sentences, what would you say? Eugene Peterson changed the world with his translation of the Bible called The Message. His easy-to-read, everyday life version has made God’s Word come alive in a new and fresh way for many readers and his legacy continues to …
Get Busy
There are times when I read Scripture and I feel uplifted and encouraged, and then there are times when the Holy Spirit gives me a healthy push in a different direction. Such was my reality while reading the Old Testament prophet Haggai. It’s a short book but the main point is that the Israelites were …
Heart of Wisdom
I always like to start off the new year by asking the Lord to give me a word or phrase to focus on. This year I am asking for a Heart of Wisdom. Psalm 90 is written by Moses, who was definitely a man of great wisdom. In verse 12 he asks the Lord, Teach …
Be Merry & Filled with Light
How do you celebrate Christmas? The spirit of Christmas brings forth the desire to be merry and light-hearted, hence the saying, “Merry Christmas!” But Christmas is also a time for reflection of the most glorious of days when the Light of the World came down. It’s easy to get caught up in the activities, but …
When It’s NOT the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? Psychology Today reported that up to 45% of Americans tend to dread this festive holiday season. This high percentage is somewhat shocking, but at the same time it’s not. Life keeps moving along whether it’s Christmas time or not and we all have things …
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Spirit of Giving
Do you ever wonder why gift-giving is a part of our Christmas tradition? It’s the time of the year when we find ourselves more mindful of the needs of others, and more generous with our time and money. It seems that as soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, the air begins to shift. The …
Hold Fast. Stay True.
Do you have what it takes to be an “elite achiever?” Last month I was in Austin, Texas, celebrating my husband as his financial planning practice was recognized as one of the best in the country. While there we had the pleasure of hearing former US Navy Seal Clint Bruce speak on how to be an elite …
Falling into Step
Well, we thought fall would never come, but here we are in November and it finally arrived! This is my absolute favorite time of year and I love to take long walks and let the leaves crunch under my shoes as I move my feet. Most of the time I’ve got a sermon playing in …
Dressing Up as Queen Esther
As a little girl I grew up in a wonderful, yet conservative Christian home. We did not celebrate Halloween, but rather we would have a “Fall Festival” on the church grounds in which candy was passed out, but never enough to satisfy my sweet tooth. We were allowed to dress up but it had to …