Perspective changes everything. For instance, the weather can be gloomy and overcast, but the sun still shines—it’s just hidden behind the clouds. Life can mirror this image. Though we might stand in the midst of clouds like pressures, stresses, and worries, the light of the Lord never dims. He strengthens us and gives us peace, […]
Philippians
Not Good Enough? Me Either
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.—To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.—Not […]
Moms & Mentors: Ever Feel Like You’ve Totally Dropped the Ball?
photo credit: IMG_0526 EDIT by Rowley Taylor via photopin (license) “Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead.” Philippians 3:13 NASB We’ve often heard that one’s perception of God stems from the character and conduct of his/her earthly father. I tend to agree, yet that likelihood doesn’t diminish a mother’s role. Ordinarily, a child […]
Discovering God’s Names: Because He’s the Alpha & Omega, We Need Not Fear
photo credit: 2015-10-28 fin via photopin (license) “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” Rev. 22:13, NASB In the writing world, many beginnings and endings occur. The way an article, a chapter—or in my case, a lesson—starts and finishes is of utmost importance. In fact, […]
Ministry Update: Struggles & Strength
Dear Readers, Sometimes I struggle with discontentment. Lately, it’s been a hairstyle/hair color thing. I know—really a useless and vain topic to dwell on. But real. So yesterday the Holy Spirit brought thoughts of contentment to mind, which these verses articulate: “Godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment.” 1 Timothy 6:6, […]
Tidbits of Truth: Value
photo credit: Plastik Abfall via photopin (license) “More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8, NASB Sometimes we […]