Life’s Constant Change
Life is full of seasons of change and transition. Our school system is set up to transition us from one grade to another. We transition in our relationships, our jobs, and we move into new neighborhoods. Change is simply a part of life. This week in our Drawing Near to God study of Joshua, in […]
Transitions
In our lives we will always experience change. As Christians we should respond differently to change than the world. As we grow to be more like Christ, pray and meditate on the Word, we will respond to transitions in our life in a way that will reflect the peace that the Lord brings. The world […]
Conquering the Land
This week we are looking at Joshua chapters 10-12 as Israel continues to press on to conquer the land that God has given them to possess. When Joshua remembers to consult the Lord, we see that he is victorious. Ongoing warfare in which the Israelites had to engage to secure the land, required fortitude and […]
From Deception to Victory
We all have seasons where we are anxious— times when we have to make a decision and we need answers; times when we find ourselves alone and afraid and feeling beat up. Paul writes that the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion and is particularly relentless when we are in a weakened state. He […]
Daydreaming with God
I have been thinking about the value of dreaming with God. God, our Savior is also Creator God and He created us with unique abilities to be creative. When we dream with God, we are able to find areas in our lives where He is calling us to be creative. Years ago, I remember telling someone […]
All Men Are Created Equal
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day; a day when we honor the life and achievement of Martin Luther King, Jr., American Civil Rights leader. He specifically worked towards ending racial segregation and promoting racial equality. He was an advocate of non violent protest and was the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace […]
Conflict Resolution
Much has been written about conflict resolution; strategy, motives, lasting resolution. But today, we will look at what God’s Word says about it. What do we do when we butt heads with someone? James 1:19 is my favorite verse concerning this issue. Know this my beloved brothers; let every person be quick to hear, slow to […]
Missed Opportunities
Although this blog is titled “Missed Opportunities,” I want to share with you an opportunity I did not miss over the Christmas holidays. I could have missed it. Frankly I wanted to miss it, but I will never regret that I was willing to go. My husband asked me to go on the boat with […]
The Way of Contentment
The advent season is upon us. As we embark on the season where we celebrate the birth of Christ, I am reminded that we need to remember the reason for the season. I suddenly begin to get anxious about buying Christmas gifts and decorating my house. We need to reset our hearts on the gift […]
Running God’s Race
The 12th chapter of Hebrews written to Jewish Christians reminds us to not grow weary; but to continue running God’s race with our eyes fixed on Jesus. Friends, we live in a world filled with distractions. We find ourselves many days on a hamster wheel going through our day running and running. But are we running […]