“Why are you so happy all the time”? When I worked for one summer at a McDonald’s restaurant, a co-worker asked this question of me. While working at McDonald’s was definitely no sunshine and roses, I was pretty sure I was the only source of spiritual light in the building. One of the best ways … More Where Is Your Joy?
“I’ve decided to stop watering the plants. They look dead, so what’s the point?”, Mom declared. Growing up and even to this day, I’ve never had a green thumb. I prefer plants that are hard to kill, like cute, little succulents. I suppose bamboo plants must be hard to kill, because it’s still growing and … More Planted for a Reason
“Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You” This particular stanza helped me through a time of testing this past weekend. Just about a week ago, a friend suggested we should go on a hike. She had already done … More Lord, I Need You
Weak. Never good enough. Not pretty enough. Not skinny enough. By the world’s standards, we may not be looked at as something special or unique. We may look at someone that is younger than us and more successful and think “what am I doing with my life?” By the standard of the world, we … More Who We Are In Christ
Hopes. Dreams. Fear of failure. Throughout our lifetime, we make thousands if not millions of decisions. Everyday, we decide whether or not to get out of bed. What time to get out of bed. Whether or not to sit in bed mindlessly scrolling through social media, exercise, or have devotions. What to have for … More Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela
Alone, afraid There was no one No one to hear her crying pleas She knew she was already defeated She was completely numb to it She mine as well give in No Why claim defeat if it’s not imperative She could cry out to Someone Someone that has always watched over her From the moment … More Numb
McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell What do they have in common? Fast food with barely any nutritional value. After a long, busy day, it can be easy to get caught in the fast food trap. Seriously, who wants to cook a meal after a day of work or energy draining activities?! I have been in that situation … More The Easy Pit
It’s so easy to be caught up what with everyone else is up to, when we spend countless hours on social media. We watch other people share their fitness tips. We listen to advice on budgeting, cleaning, cooking, crafting, etc. We watch people share every little detail of an upcoming venture they are pursuing. … More Dream Chaser
Happy Friday! With a social media driven age, comparison almost seems to be a given when we sign on to our social media accounts. The second we start scrolling, our minds can begin envying and judging other people’s lives. Why do we have to compare? Why not compliment? Our fleshly, sin nature can drive us … More Juicy Peaches & Comparison
Happy Tuesday! Hope you all had a great weekend! If you are interested in history/ royalty, you might have watched the royal wedding, although you might have cherished your sleep more. I almost pulled an all-nighter Friday night taking a quick nap from 1am to almost 4am. My friend and I woke up and began watching … More Unexpected Wins
