In our series on prayer, we’ve been able to learn a bit about the benefits of regular prayer and how to practically pray without ceasing. Now let’s look at another way to pray – prayer with friends. There is so much power when we pray and even more so when we come into agreement with a few other people. “Again,… Read more →
If you follow Jesus, then you probably have heard quite a bit of talk about prayer. Even if you are not a believer, you probably know a bit about prayer. But do we really know the fullness of prayer? I think most of us do not, otherwise, we’d all be doing a lot more of it! Prayer is God’s invitation… Read more →
Last night I was talking on the phone with relatives and I was doodling on the whiteboard that happened to be sitting in front of me. The marker wasn’t really working well, but I liked the distraction it was providing for my hands. Here’s what I drew… Now I know what you’re thinking… “That’s…umm…interesting.” Here’s what happened at my house. I’m finishing… Read more →
I woke up yesterday morning and took my two chihuahuas out for a walk. Usually, I just let them do their business and then I bring them back inside. I felt like I should really start walking them at least around the block, just to give them exercise and also to give the puppy practice being on the leash and… Read more →
Once there was a little girl who turned to her family at three years old and said, “I want to be an actress!” She may have said it with a little flair and drama. Family giggled and said, “Yes, dear.” That girl grew and kept repeating that phrase, “I want to be an actress.” She got older and started taking… Read more →
Where are we drawing the line in our lives with God? Are we willing to do anything He leads us into doing? Do we only want to do the fun stuff? Are we living our life the way we want and promising we’ll do what God wants later? Paul was a tentmaker. Everywhere he went, he preached and he made… Read more →
I’ve managed to get myself back into a regular workout routine this fall. Praise the Lord! My favourite type of workout is yoga. While I was doing a class, I had a little mini-epiphany: “What if I quit fighting?” Ok, let me give you a little back story. I am a recovering perfectionist; some days more recovered than others. You… Read more →
Depression. I hate that word. I hate what it means. I hate how it feels even more. I’ve needed to write this article for some time, but I’ve been avoiding it. It’s complicated. It seems even more complicated in some Christian circles. Yet, I think we need to talk about it. I think we need to help each other understand.… Read more →
As frequently happens, life has thrown a perfect scenario for learning into my path and I figured I’d share what I’ve been learning. Last Friday afternoon I was taking a shower in my recently remodeled bathroom. (Now before you get jealous of my new bathroom, let me tell you it was remodeled because my bathroom was filled with water and… Read more →
I had a dream the other night that I was with some children near a house. Suddenly a snake came into the midst. I didn’t know exactly what kind it was, but I knew it was deadly. I started to back up, tripped and fell down. My fall got the attention of the snake and it started pursuing me. I… Read more →
“What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?” Ps 116:12 I am frequently humbled by God’s goodness. All the little things I know He does for me. Why is He so good to me? How can I ever repay him? I can’t repay him, nor does He ask me to. He is good to me, because it is actually… Read more →
God is a true gentleman. He is an incredible God of mercy and grace. He is patient and his love is unstoppable. All of this sounds great, but there is a flip-side we have to be aware of. Because he is a true gentleman, he will never force you to learn a lesson. He will allow situations to occur… Read more →
We’ve been living in the early 1900s around my house this week. It’s been sooo lovely! An era of horse drawn carriages, wide open fields of flowers, and time for “bosom” friends. If you have never read Anne of Green Gables, you have missed out. The language of L.M. Montgomery to describe the childhood of a certain orphan is positively… Read more →
“Hi! How are you?” “I’m Busy! Thanks. How are you?” “I’ve got a lot going on this week.” Does “busy” define you? We live in a society and maybe even a world that values accomplishments. We want to see visible proof that someone is doing something with their life. We ask, “How are you doing?” We prove what we are… Read more →
I have journeyed through my life with a lot of physical pain. I actually don’t have many memories of times in my life when I didn’t have pain. Because it’s so present, I really don’t give it much thought. When the pain is very intense, I realize that it is never really gone. I’ve tried all sorts of things to… Read more →
“Thanksgivings will pour out of the windows; laughter will spill through the doors. Things will get better and better. Depression days are over. They’ll thrive, they’ll flourish.” – Jeremiah 30:18-21 These words have been ringing true in my life and I’m so very grateful!! As the new year begins, I have been absolutely praising God… Read more →