Really? Yep, it’s ok. Sadness is an emotion. Just like happiness or anger or irritation. Jesus was sad. He was grieved for his people. Do you think He was filled with joy in the Garden of Gethsemane before He was … Continue reading
It’s OK to be Sad
Category Archives: choices
Beautiful Life
God is waiting to walk you into your beautiful life. Already there? That’s awesome. Truly a gift. Some of us aren’t. We want to, but we can’t. Why? Because we are holding onto remnants of the past. Ashes. Broken pieces … Continue reading
Belief
I have a question. Why would Eve believe Satan over God? Back in the garden. At the very beginning of life. Satan asked Eve if God had really said they could eat from every tree in the garden, except one. … Continue reading
Solved
I see you. I saw you yesterday. When a situation arose, I got your attention. I was hoping you would react how we’ve practiced. When the moment came, you did well. You were momentarily upset, but quickly changed to anticipation. … Continue reading
Choose Life
Live like you mean it. Like it matters. Every task God asks us to do is ordained by Him. Is washing the dishes holy? Yes, if you wash them for Him. How bout taking your daughter to volleyball practice or … Continue reading
Arrogance
How arrogant are we? Shaking our fist at God when things don’t go our way? Pointing out declared errors to the Creator of all things? We do make a fuss, don’t we? How arrogant are we? If He gives us … Continue reading
Earpiece
My husband and I recently watched a show in which a friend at headquarters whispered encouraging words to a friend’s earpiece, who was fighting on the field. Those whispered words brought courage and strength to the friend on the field, … Continue reading
Asleep
We are asleep. Unaware. Or maybe our heads are in the sand by choice. We are consumed by things that simply do not matter. Things that do not matter from the balcony of heaven. Facebook. Email. Notifications. Photos. Image. Control. … Continue reading
Freedom
Dear Lord, Thank you for setting me free- Free from guilt and shame. Free from want and greed. Free from sin and death. You have set me free from the evils of this world. Completely. Fully. And totally. Whenever I … Continue reading
Master of My Heart
Is He? Master of your heart? Fully in control? None of us are perfect in this area. But if you constantly ask Him to guide your thoughts, words, and actions, then He has the job. Master of your heart, that … Continue reading
Repeat Surrender
We must continue to surrender. Surrender to God afresh moment by moment if that’s what it takes. And trust that He will, in His time, defend you, righting the wrong. Or, in the mean time, provide you armfuls of grace. … Continue reading
Blessed By Trusting God
Do you see God walking on the sea with you.. Through all the waves and rolling thunder.. And splashes of rain.. Unconcerned and certain all is well? Even if you cannot see the seashore, nor know which way is … Continue reading
Not My Monkey
Not my monkey, Not my circus. Love that. Means- it’s not my problem, said in an extremely funny way. Whatever it is that threatens to pull me down…. Whatever it is that seeks to destroy my peace… Whatever it is … Continue reading
Point of Life
So, what is the point of life? Why are we here? What is our purpose? I’m asking because I’d really like to know. Do you ever feel as if it just doesn’t matter one bit what we do? We can … Continue reading
Submit
For the love of God, stop. Stop acting like you can control life. Stop pretending you are actually in control. God is. He is the author of life. He numbers our days. Do you want your numbered days to be … Continue reading
Meeting Jesus
My precious sweet grandmother. She’s going to meet Jesus soon. Face to face. Her body is ready. Her spirit and soul are ready. Ready to allow her entry into heaven. As I think about her, I instantly know what she … Continue reading
My Rock
Jesus is the Rock upon which I stand. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He is evermore. Everlasting. Secure. Safe. He stands tall, unmovable, unshakable. Even on stormy days, He stands fixed. On my own, I waver with … Continue reading
Walking Towards Whom
Who are you walking towards for comfort? Jesus? Or Satan? We are all walking towards one or the other. Walking towards Jesus will give you life. You may have momentary sorrow as you empty your selfish needs before His feet. … Continue reading
Worry and Dread
Ever work yourself into a worried frenzy? Consume your thoughts with worry and then your body simply shuts down? Worst case scenarios play out in your brain and you are completely convinced all heck will break loose? Think about the … Continue reading
Our Focus
It’s not about me or you. Life. Our lives are not to be lived for us. Really? Really. Jesus is our focus. Our lives should be lived for Him. To realize His purpose. To be used for His glory. Sometimes … Continue reading
Giving God Only Half
Ok God. You can have this area of my life and this one over here, but not that one. My family needs You, but my job is fine. I’m doing fabulous with my job – well, actually my 2 jobs, … Continue reading
Slow Down
Have you ever asked God to spend your time? To fill it with His desires and needs for you? God has fashioned our brains brilliantly. Capable of so much. Sometimes we have many voices, one louder than the next, all … Continue reading
Loving Your Enemies
Jesus says to love your enemy. Even people you don’t particularly like. Jesus says to pray for those who persecute you. People you don’t get along with very well. Or who do you harm. Oh, but I’m justified in my … Continue reading
Up to Us
God is here. He is here in my room at this very moment. He knows my heart. He knows my deepest wishes. He sees every corner – the love for my husband and children…the fragile yet strong self-esteem…the hurt He … Continue reading
Prickles
How often do your prickles erupt? Once in awhile? When life really goes to pot? When you’ve finally had enough? Or too, too often….? Prickles are easy to spot. In fact, one can feel them rising to the surface. They’re … Continue reading
Turn Yourself In
God is looking for you. You’re a wanted soul. Wanted for redemption. For a relationship with the One true God. Funny, though, because God knows just where to find you. But He has always given us a choice. To surrender … Continue reading
Leave It
How many burdens do you keep? Or… How many burdens do you take back after you give them away to God? When you lay your burden down, giving it to God, don’t pick it back up. We are not made … Continue reading
Temptations
What are yours? Your temptations? Believing the worst about someone because of your own personal wounds? Sneaking off early or wasting time at work because you feel you deserve it? Not correcting the clerk who hands you extra change? Embracing … Continue reading
Witness God
When faced with complaining, you have an opportunity to witness God’s power. We cannot behave properly without God, so we must allow Him to work through us. Disgruntled situations provide freedom to let God move. But only if we choose … Continue reading
Unbelievable Power
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, He will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. Romans 8:11 … Continue reading
How Free Are You?
“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” 1 John 4:15 If you confess with your lips… If your soul longs for God… If your heart knows it needs to … Continue reading
What Moves You?
My dear mother shared this verse with me today: “But none of these things move me….” Acts 20:24 Paul goes on to explain his pristine focus on the mission God had entrusted to him. Earthly things didn’t move him. Including … Continue reading
Peace or Panic
Choose you this day whom you will serve. Joshua 24:15 Who is your master? Who are you serving? God? The flesh? Christians are quick to say God, of course. We do lots of business in God’s name. And most of … Continue reading
Speech
Our tongues produce life or death.
Mere words are capable of bringing joy or sorrow, pain or comfort.
Words are quick to come, hard to erase.
They are spoken on a careless whim or calculated with extreme precision.
They can be used to manipulate.
Lies are words.
So is truth.
Words have produced World Wars, convinced sin to enter the world, and elected world leaders.
Words have announced the birth of our Savior and condemned Him to death.
Legal documents are filled with words which determine the course of history.
Our Constitution’s words have formed the basis of our freedom.
Words
Are
Powerful.
Speak life.
Pour words of life into the lives of those you touch.
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Sprinkles on Ice-cream
Why not? Have sprinkles on your ice cream? It’s way funner. Ok, more fun. Or how about using your grandmother’s dishes every day instead of only on special occasions? Life is meant to be lived. Not watched from the sidelines. … Continue reading
Taking Offense
As a general rule, are people out to get you? Overall, are your loved ones decent and loving? I’m talking about deep into the heart. Come on- keep looking. Bottom line? People love you. You know I’m right. They’re not … Continue reading
Stuck at the Cross
(This guest post is my sweet daughter Linnea’s senior legacy paper) When thinking about how to sum up what I’ve learned in high school, I struggle to find the words. There’s so much I’ve learned. Really, there are like ten … Continue reading
Choosing Misery
I know someone. So full of bitterness, anger, and self pity, she can hardly function. Slightest incident can set off a torrent of panic. Fear of losing control. Of her world. If life doesn’t go her way, she pouts. Complains. … Continue reading
Stepping Into Life
Are you ever amazed at the ugliness inside? At the emotions that pour out of your heart from nowhere? Where on earth did that come from? Is that me? Am I really that selfish? Am I really that insecure? Jealous? … Continue reading
Anger? You betcha!
Is it OK to be angry? Yes. Is it OK to be upset? Yep. Is it OK to be full of anger? No. Is it OK for anger to dictate my emotions? Heck no. Is it OK to dwell in … Continue reading
