And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 (The Passion Translation). Most folks reading this passage are a thankful bunch. We wouldn’t dream of praying without including...
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 While in my early years of college, I met with my pastor to talk about God’s will for my life. I was seeking...
I am... a woman. I am... a daughter. I am... a wife. I am... a mother. Although these titles are good in and of themselves, they cannot compare to my ultimate identity as a child of God. So why then do I still sometimes have an identity crisis?...
An intimate message from God to YOU. What is Father's Love Letter?Father's Love Letter is a compilation of paraphrased Bible verses from Genesis to Revelation that are presented in the form of a love letter from God to you. This simple message of love...
I have a confession to make. For many, many years I was addicted to being busy in life so that I would not have to face the fear I had around my past, my present, and my future. I was afraid someone might find out who I had been in the past or what I was struggling...
When I was a little girl I was afraid of what was under my bed. I would fall asleep on my back, afraid that something would get me. I would get so worked up in my mind that I became convinced I would be a goner if I put my feet on the floor. This probably had...
Have you ever received a gift you were not expecting? How did you feel at that moment? Provided for? Thought of? Seen? Did that gift come at a time when you thought that nothing good could ever come of your feelings or circumstances? Once again, let’s join Joseph in...
Do you ever feel trapped by the pain in your life? Do you ever feel as though you are a prisoner even though you are not behind bars? This week we find Joseph in a literal prison. First, let’s look at how he went from the pit to prison. After he was lifted out of the...
I’ve been told that life is all about perspective. Your perspective can be the way you see life. In other words, your outlook, frame of reference, or the way you choose to look at your circumstances. Do you see the glass half empty or half full? I have always been a...