Choose Peace Over Chaos

Wooden dock with two canoes tied on a calm lake at sunset

We all have situations in life that try to destroy our peace. Perhaps it is a health crisis, a financial crisis, a relationship emergency, or a hurting heart that comes up. Our first response may be fear. That’s natural. It’s ok to be afraid when chaos comes. It I have found that I can either … Read more

Faith and Body Image: Love Yourself Through God’s Eyes

Person standing next to a wooden cross on a grassy hill overlooking a lake with sunrise reflection

I admit it. I am overweight. The ER called me obese. That hurt. I immediately started hating my body. Every morning I would wake up and speak ‘death’ over my body. I won’t repeat my negative thoughts here, I don’t want to give them any more power My thoughts were bad. I felt defeated. I … Read more

The Tomb is Empty

Happy Easter! Praise the Lord, the tomb is empty! We have a risen Savior! What on Earth does this mean? It means that this life is not the end. Jesus died on the cross and carried our sins to the grave. They are gone, forgiven! Praise the Lord! Jesus did what we could not do. … Read more

Rescue: A Spiritual Journey Through Heart Issues

I thought I was having a stroke last week. I was so dizzy and I couldn’t read the words on a page, it kept moving. I got my husband up and Bob brought me to the hospital. After blood tests, EKG, CT scan, Chest X-ray, and exam they told me it was not a stroke. … Read more

Unlock Your Potential: Rise Up Like Lazarus

I hears Cain’s Song “Rise Up” today and it sparked a fire in my soul. I’d like to share it with you so you too can RISE UP! It doesn’t matter what we are going through right now. God is calling our name and helping us to RISE UP out of the grave of despair … Read more

Encouraging Quotes to Overcome Discouragement and Disappointment

Encouraging Quotes to Overcome Discouragement and Disappointment

The Impact of Faith: Trust and Belief in Daily Life

What a crazy world we live in. We are blessed to live in America with amazing opportunities and freedom. We can choose where we want to live, and what we want to do to earn a living. We are free to express ourselves, choose our own religion, and choose who to worship. Some choose to … Read more

Quotes on Encouragement to Lift Your Spirits

Sometimes I fall into discouragement and sadness. This life thing is hard. Stuff happens. Then my mind starts racing with the “what if?” questions. And you know what comes next…here comes the “why?” questions. It’s exhausting and definitely messes up my sleep schedule. Here are a few quotes that helped me get back to planet … Read more

How to Stop from Living Your Life Backwards

Hey all, I hope you are doing well and open to new ideas today. I have been on Disability (See post here) for 5 years now. Man, time flies. What I used to do for work is not in my ability today. Sometimes I have a tendency of looking back and trying to be the … Read more

Boost Your Self Esteem by Changing Your Thoughts

How do you see yourself? Do you believe you are valuable and worthy of love?  I have been asking myself things this past month, especially after the weight gain I have had with all the medicines I am on. I found I had built my self esteem on what others told me, or what the … Read more

12 Signs of Being Under Spiritual Attack

There are times that we need to declare the Word of God in the atmosphere. Spiritual warfare is real. There is good and there is evil. There are angels and there are demons, They are not just on TV, they are real. We all have the choice on whom we will serve. There WILL be … Read more

Who Needs Strength?

Strength. Sometimes I have it, sometimes I don’t. What can I say? I’m still human. Some days I am on top of the world, and other days I can’t find my way out from under a rock. Those hard days I have to take a step back, and pray. In those times I like to … Read more