People Pleasing
To all of you people pleasers out there, this blog is for you. I am a reformed people pleaser. Once I recognized that my desire to please was rooted in my desire to be liked, I was armed with a need-to-get-healthy attitude. At the root of people pleasing is trying to control people’s opinions of […]
What If?
This morning as I was thinking about a few things I had on my mind, I began to ruminate on the “what ifs.” What if my grandchild doesn’t have any friends in school this year? What if my shift in season does not bring me joy? What if my spouse, or friend, or family member […]
Persistent Prayer
Thomas Edison faced numerous failures while inventing the light bulb. He experimented with thousands of materials for the filament but never gave up. His determination led to the creation of the first commercially viable light bulb, changing the world forever. Edison famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” […]
Miracles We Do Not See
Miracles happen in the most unusual ways; often unseen and unnoticed but ever present. We pray for miracles don’t we? I know I do. But do we really believe that God will do it? I would like to challenge you today to think of miracles as little kisses from God every day often going unnoticed. […]
When God is Working Things Out
Recently I went on a trip—a fabulous trip with my daughters and granddaughters. We laughed so much I thought my sides would split. We shared stories and joys and exchanged sad stories. We ate a lot, hung out a lot, and at times some of us (not saying who) danced for no reason because a […]
Standing Up on the Inside
Years ago a friend told me that she had to accept a situation, but was very unhappy about it believing it was unjust. She told me that she sensed from the Lord she needed to let it go. And then she said: I did let go, but, inside of me…. well I was standing up on […]
How Ready are You?
In the 25th chapter of Matthew, Jesus told a sobering parable about 10 virgins waiting for the bridegroom to arrive. They were part of the wedding party waiting to go to the groom’s house which is part of the ceremony. The bride is taken to the groom’s house and they were the welcoming party. At […]
Eternity is Set in Our Hearts
There is a nugget tucked in the book of Ecclesiastes: He has made everything beautiful in His time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) Eternity is defined as infinite or unending time; a state to which time […]
Stumbling Blocks
We all want to be good people; good citizens. And hopefully, we are. But it’s difficult in a fast paced-make money-seek significance-power hungry world. I have heard it said, “If you cannot keep up the pace get out of the race.” Years ago, I got out of the race. I met Jesus and my identity, […]
Blessed are the Peacemakers
I have been thinking all day about a scripture: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18) And here is how I broke it down. IF it is possible. IF there is a reason that it is your responsibility and it depends on you for […]