Recently, I had a conversation with two friends that got me thinking about dreams and aspirations. One friend just got back from a writer's conference, on cloud nine because she's publishing her first book Her dream is coming true, and it's truly inspiring to [...]
Have you ever wondered what it means to abide in Christ in our daily life? Is there a risk of getting it "wrong" and thereby restricting God or limiting our spiritual life? Let's explore a bit, and as Tim Keller puts it, let's savor [...]
Would you like more confidence, especially in the area of hearing God’s voice? The key lies in becoming familiar with His voice. It is about cultivating God-confidence rather than relying on self-confidence or circumstances to lead the way. How do we [...]
Do you have a friend or family member dealing with loss right now? Holidays can be extra tough. It's normal to feel anxious about what to say or do. Here is a guide you can use to talk to God before you [...]
I didn't learn because I thought I already knew what I needed to know. Without even realizing it, I had assumed I had sufficient understanding of a certain subject. When we're not actively seeking knowledge, our curiosity in that area often diminishes, [...]
Mobile users please keep scrolling for more ... and leave a comment or ask a question Do you ever feel depleted? This week, I've been experiencing a divine refill in areas where I felt drained. My energy got used up by [...]
Do you have a "pick and choose" relationship with your emotions? Like, "Hey, joy and excitement, you can stay, but anger and sadness, could you take a vacation somewhere far away?" For Mobile Viewers - keep scrolling down to read the article. Additional [...]
Do you have a spot in your home where you store items that you intend to organize "later"? Perhaps it’s your kitchen counter. Perhaps it’s an office space. Or the dreaded garage… How do you handle the buildup? Two extremes: Procrastinating Pile Builders “Oh [...]
Do you like to figure things out? Do you look for solutions until you come up with something? Our brains are built to evaluate and problem-solve. They are solution-seeking machines! Stuck But what happens when we get stuck in problem-solving mode? What happens when [...]
How many of you have said to yourself, “Okay this is the year I will read through the Bible and not skim the boring parts…” or “Starting now, I will stay consistent with my morning prayer times.” These are all great things, but … [...]
Does your mind skip ahead of you? Do you ever start a checklist in your mind before you have all the information? Many of us constantly operate in "checklist" mode. For example, the “checklist” mode may be operational when we read [...]
Have you ever thought … I should be further along in my maturity by now! Why am I strong in some areas and not in other areas? Why do others seem to “get it” more than I do? I've definitely had these queries. However, [...]
Do you find it frustrating when you are trying to go to sleep and your mind is racing with many thoughts? Do you find your brain goes into a fog when you want to perform a task that needs to get done? What about [...]
A friend of mine was asked by one of her kids what she wanted for Mother’s day. She took a deep breath and let out a long sigh and said, “Oh, that you children would get along!" Could that be how our Heavenly Father [...]
What does it mean to “experience” God? Do we experience God in our emotions? Do we experience God in our thoughts? In the previous post we discussed how to get something from our heads to our hearts. We realized our tendency is to try to [...]
“I know that in my head but not in my heart” Have you ever said or thought that? Many of us have. Some of us carry the thought on to, “I have to figure out how to get it in my heart.” This sounds [...]
What helps you connect with God when you feel overwhelmed? That is the question so many of us are asking. Here is a story of what I experienced with a few ladies this week. I am so thankful for my weekly connect group with [...]
Are you facing stress and pressure in your life right now? Would you like your joy to increase as well? Having our joy increase makes all the difference. I have a little card by my computer that says, “Enjoy the Journey – for the [...]
What are our expectations for this Christmas season? Do we want it to be extra special for our children and grandchildren even if that means overextending our time and finances? Do we accept the hustle, bustle, and stress because we want a certain outcome? [...]
God is the ultimate gift giver! In the last few posts, we looked at the gift of His Word and His Holy Spirit. These gifts build our confidence to discern our own thoughts from His thoughts. But how do we know if we are [...]
Is there something we can do to help us hear God’s voice more clearly? Yes, God’s written word will help us recognize His voice in our hearts. But how do I understand His written word? In the past few posts, we have looked at [...]
Have you ever been to an unfamiliar place? It could be a new building, or a new city, just a place that was unfamiliar. Take a moment to imagine yourself somewhere new. Now think about two scenarios. The first one, imagine you are all [...]
Would you like to know if you are hearing God’s voice or your own voice? Would you like more confidence and direction in these confusing times? Many of us are experiencing confusion from conflicting “news” reports, deception in advertising, and even doubt in what [...]
Last time I left you with a question: “What does “filling up your joy tank” mean to you?” I loved the response I got from Connie Short in the comment section. She was brilliant and I will tell you why. But before we discuss [...]
So what happens when you are exploring, and an unpleasant memory comes up? Last time we talked about some of the reasons we stay stuck. We want to move forward, but feel like we are standing still, or going around in circles. Sometimes it [...]
I was talking to a friend about some of the reasons we stay stuck. We want to move forward, but feel like we are standing still, or going around in circles. Sometimes it helps to follow a trail back to where we may have [...]
Sometimes taking a nap is the most spiritual thing you could do. Does that sound a little crazy to you? I mean, wouldn’t it be more spiritual to fight the tiredness and read the Bible? Maybe go help someone or spend time in [...]
Do you know there are people you can reach -- that Joyce Meyer can’t? That was quite a thought that popped into my head in the middle of the night. I was trying to fall back asleep but found myself replaying the day [...]
Thank You all for your gracious responses to my video last week as I smiled on camera with missing teeth. I’m glad that it helped some of you to face some hard things in your life. And I am glad that some of you signed up [...]
I'm coming on camera to smile. Yes, I have even fewer teeth than before Covid. My trips to Tijuana to try to save my teeth were interrupted through the quarantine. The dental infections have had a big influence on my health – and I [...]
