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Make sure your fences always have a gate. It was 1995, a year before getting married. Mark and I decided to take a codependency class. Next to accepting Christ, this class was truly the best decision of our premarital lives. Hands down. One of the many topics discussed and probably the most important was boundaries.…
True story… The greatest story ever told. One that is as non-fiction as they come. The deep truth of Christ’s birth and what He came to do is truly the greatest of the ages. It encompasses the heart of every existence and experience. When I set out to write this blog for December, I purposed…
“Come out, come out, wherever you are!” Who remembers this being shouted when playing hide and seek as a kid. I definitely remember hearing and shouting it. It was a time when outside play was a staple. The good old days. In my case, the good old days were the mid 70’s into the 80’s.…
“The pale flamingos are ugly, they said.” Not true. The pale flamingos are the most beautiful. And here’s why… When they become a parent, that radiant vibrant pink fades to a pale blush and at times even white. But make no mistake. Its is not because it is broken. It is because it is giving.…
Make sure your fences always have a gate. It was 1995, a year before getting married. Mark and I decided to take a codependency class. Next to accepting Christ, this class was truly the best decision of our premarital lives. Hands down. One of the many topics discussed and probably the most important was boundaries.…
True story… The greatest story ever told. One that is as non-fiction as they come. The deep truth of Christ’s birth and what He came to do is truly the greatest of the ages. It encompasses the heart of every existence and experience. When I set out to write this blog for December, I purposed…
“Come out, come out, wherever you are!” Who remembers this being shouted when playing hide and seek as a kid. I definitely remember hearing and shouting it. It was a time when outside play was a staple. The good old days. In my case, the good old days were the mid 70’s into the 80’s.…
“The pale flamingos are ugly, they said.” Not true. The pale flamingos are the most beautiful. And here’s why… When they become a parent, that radiant vibrant pink fades to a pale blush and at times even white. But make no mistake. Its is not because it is broken. It is because it is giving.…
The Art of Contentedness Oh, to be satisfied… No yearning, or striving or feeling as though you need more or are lacking in any way. To live, to love, and to be content right where you are. That my friends, is priceless. What a goal. Satisfaction or being content does not negate the goal to…
My preface… It’s the word heard around the world. Woke. Woke. Woke. Have you heard? I know you have. Because unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re most assuredly aware of this term by now and its meaning. Wokeism or the woke agenda is “to be aware of and actively attentive to important societal…
Oh, the sweet spot. This little phrase can refer to so many things. But in short, it basically refers to “any place that is optimal for obtaining a certain desirable effect or result”. That’s the technical definition but God’s definition is similar but coupled with His Spirit and truth. In basketball, the term “the sweet…
Happy New Year! Isaiah 48:17 ~ This is what the Lord says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your father God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. He teaches you what is best for you! I love this verse and…
This is one of those blogs that may get you stirred up, but hopefully in a good way. Disclaimer: it is not meant to be a preachy, know-it-all, “I’m right so you must be wrong” kind of way. Instead, it is purposeful, loving, and hopefully possessing a spirit of clarity. John 4:24 says… “God is…
Yes. All. My entirety. Everything within me. Completely. In full. Every part of me is devoted to Him. And though my devotion to Jesus is true and pure in heart, I still long for the deeper! Do you long for more depth? My prayer is for a clean and pure heart, to draw closer to…
Are you covered? And I mean spiritually covered, protected from head to toe? As of late, I have been really feeling that we need to be suited up with the armor that Paul writes about in Ephesians. The armor of God is a necessity in our Christian lives. If you are a believer living as…
In these times of chaos and uncertainty, we most assuredly need to keep our focus. So what is my focus? Quite simply, it is Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith. What are you fixed on? It’s a really important thing to observe. Let’s reevaluate. Are you getting yourself caught up in the strife…
10 steps on simple living! I know the saying goes…”Variety is the Spice of Life”, which can be true. But I like to think of simplicity as being the real ‘Spice of Life’! Spices make a dish what they are known for. It is the taste that draws us. Without it, the result is oftentimes…
2020! You have been challenging for sure! As we all ventured into the New Year a long 8 months ago, we had no idea what was around the corner. We were oblivious as we were setting New Year’s Resolutions. We were running forward into the uncharted days and months, with a fresh set of wings.…
What a world we are all living in. So many opinions, a slew of discord, clashing views, and a ton of self involved perspective. Take John for instance, he is a staunch conservative, hates everything left, refuses to wear a mask because Covid in his mind is a farce! He attends church regularly and refuses…
God speaks to us in so many ways. He’s so so good. Whether it’s through a person, a dream, a message or a song, His goodness, love and mercy are always chasing us. He is always pursuing His children and loving us unconditionally, like no one else ever could. Well, yesterday was one of those…
To all of you beautiful mothers reading, I have some inspiring news for each and every one of you. Know this. You are a natural. ‘Natural’ is defined as a person regarded as having an innate gift or talent for a particular task or activity. So when God made you a mom, He equipped you…
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does…
You know the days where it feels as though a storm is brewing and certain to come. The dark clouds and gusty winds move in and prove that something is most assuredly on the horizon. Suddenly, weather shifts and quickly changes and many times, it is upon us before we feel ready. It can be…
Ephesians 5:14 “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” In my recent devotions, this scripture has jumped out at me more than once. And when that happens, I know it’s time to heed. We are living in a time like no other. Right? Crazy times. It brings all the…
Prologue. He. He is my soulmate. My other half. God’s perfect gift. I am favored. Destined by God. You know the story. We all have a story. And while it may not be the perfect classic movie romance, it proves to be far better. You see when God creates the script of life, it surpasses…
Walking through that conference room door, I tried to assess and take stock of the room as I entered. Who was who? Was it a friendly, welcoming crowd, or a critical and cold one? Would I be able to point out which type was which? After all, my sole purpose here was to assess and…
Candor 