April 15, 2025 We've all been faced with challenges or paths that we don't want to take. Sometimes the challenges are relatively small, like having to confront a co-worker with behavior or tough issues. Sometimes they're larger, like walking through a difficult...
Have you ever had one of those days where you’re just plain cranky. And your thoughts are running wild. You have negative thoughts, even downright nasty thoughts about your situation or about someone else. Then you catch yourself and wonder what is happening, and why...
The NLT version of these verses says, "You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous -- how I know it." The NIV translation is, "For you created...
May we find our strength and refuge in the one who never fails. Have a blessed day.
Hey Friends, I'm just popping in with some encouragement and words from Scripture. About every other week, I hope to post a devotion for your day. Let’s look at Psalm 118. Have you noticed that Verse 1 and the last verse, 29, are the same? Give thanks to the Lord, for...
TRUSTING GOD A song came over my streaming service recently that I had not heard in a while. It's “Jesus Take the Wheel” sung by Carrie Underwood. I'm sure most of us are familiar with that song. I have not heard it in a long time and it's a little ironic that it came...
So, here’s a funny thing. I was supposed to be starting a Bible study today in Jeremiah, and for some reason, I opened the book of Nehemiah instead. I ended up reading the first two chapters of Nehemiah instead of the first two chapters of Jeremiah. I guess God...
Now that we’re into the new year, many have made goals or resolutions, or chosen a word for the year. While I have those things swirling around in my brain, another thought is taking hold. It’s “Ripple Effects.” I’ve been thinking a lot about ripple effects in life....
I’m feeling the stress of the season when I want to feel joy. Stress is exhausting. Feeling anxious wears you down. I want to focus on the happiness of Christmas. So, I’m praying …. A LOT! And believe it or not God is showing up. When we’re paying attention, we’ll see...
Well, I guess I need to be real. I’m all about encouraging one another and giving hope. But at the moment, I’m struggling. This year, thinking about Christmas only brings stress. Certain family relationships are difficult. And I’m hoping we zoom quickly right into...