Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.James 1:2-4New International Version It's been a minute since I've shared my personal words with you. My longtime supporters… Continue reading How to Face Disappointment as Christians and Accept the Lessons
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Taking Care of Yourself: Spirit
First, what is self-care and why is it a trend today? Men and women of all ages believe that self-care is an important part of making healthier lifestyle choices. It is something that a person does regularly or often that helps them live and sustain a healthy life. Now more than ever, it’s a term… Continue reading Taking Care of Yourself: Spirit
My purpose makes me feel terrific and terrified
Today, as I sat and listened to the “Feelings” introduction of Chandler Moore’s album, I began to wonder if it was possible to feel both terrific and terrified simultaneously. Both words stemming from the root word “terror” have seemingly catapulted into vastly different human experiences. Yet for me, they brought a similar sense of dread,… Continue reading My purpose makes me feel terrific and terrified
How Taking Care of Your Mental Health is Important
I have seen the face of mental illness. I have seen and tasted what it is like when people are unable to hear God because their minds are broken. I have experienced not being able to connect with God even when I wanted to. Whatever gets your mind gets you. One of the most important… Continue reading How Taking Care of Your Mental Health is Important
The Lord is compassionate & gracious
"The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.... It's because of his mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not." Exodus 34:6 & Lamentations 3:22 May every one of us, every day we live, awake from our sleep, and rise from our beds… Continue reading The Lord is compassionate & gracious