Can you imagine not having anyone to talk to? Deep down you are struggling and you don’t know what to do? Maybe too scared to share what’s going on? I had a dear acquaintance that unfortunately let her struggle get the best of her. I still can’t believe it. No one knew that she was … More Be an Encourager
What consumes you? The way the interior design of a house has you yearning to redecorate your whole house. The way the running back sprints down the grassy turf waiting to cradle a football in his arms. When you walk into a restaurant and all of these amazing smells hit your nose at once. … More Consumed
“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
Mountains surrounded me A dense fog covered the ground Making visibility nearly impossible When would the skies clear Would I ever make it out of a mountain view? In the Christian life, it seems like we are never completely out of view of mountains. Even if everything seems to be going fine and dandy, … More God Moves Mountains
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
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