Breaking the Spirit of Poverty

I have been poor. I have been homeless. It was not fun. I thought at that time that God was mad at me and I had earned my poverty. I was wrong.  I believed the lies of the Enemy for a long time – and stayed broke. It was not fun, not one bit. God … Read more

6 Ways to Overcome Anxiety in the Chaos of Mass Shootings

We live in perilous times. Anger and evil are rising. There are so many psychos out there taking innocent lives. It can be sobering. We feel so out of control as evil people kill innocent victims. There is no reason. They are psycho. But how can we react in times of chaos and senseless violence? … Read more

10 Encouraging Quotes on Hope

It’s a crazy world we live in. It’s easy to get distracted by all the ‘noise’ out there. It’s too easy to get overwhelmed. Today lets focus on HOPE. Hope is the fuel of victory. Hope brings light into the darkness and helps us see. Hope is the spark that lights the fire in our … Read more

10 Quotes About Friends

Friends. We all have them. People who have joined you on this journey called life. Some go, some stay,  some move, and some never leave your side. Quotes about Friends 1.     “A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.”– Unknown 2.     “Lots of people want … Read more

What to Do When Life is Frustrating

It was one of those days. You know. You wake up too early, before the alarm. Can’t  get back to sleep. Ugggh. Go to work and find out what you did wrong this week. Dumb mistakes.  Double ugggh. Thinking to yourself, “How did I screw that up?  I can’t believe I did that.” Then you … Read more

7 Steps on How to Stop Treading Water and Set a Goal

Have you ever watched a person tread water? Moving those arms and legs furiously but never really getting anywhere? It’s exhausting just to watch.  I mean with all that effort shouldn’t they bee halfway across the ocean by now?  Yet, this is exactly how I feel right now.  Like I have been treading water for … Read more

All Things Are New

All things are new in Christ. New life, new hope, new ending. Did you ever wish you could write a new ending to your life story? You can! In Christ all things are made new.  Don’t like your life?  Tired of the craziness?  Weary of guilt and shame? It doesn’t have to stay this way. … Read more

Be Gentle with Yourself this Holiday Season

Holidays can be stressful. So much to do, so little time. Why do we do this every year? We are the most over stressed and over worked people in time. Then add a cell phone. Instant access – to everything and everyone – all the time. No wonder we are at our wits end. Then, … Read more

Prayer When You Are Tired

Dear Lord, You know I am tired. This world is so draining. Sometimes it seems like I am just a rat running circles in a cage. These endless bills and living paycheck to paycheck just sucks. Enlarge my vision Lord. Help me to see what purpose I fulfill here on planet Earth. Show me your … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving to You

As I look back on this past year there is so much to be thankful for. I choose to remember the good and let go of the rest.  Yes there were challenges, but we made it! Hallelujah bless God!  God bless you and your family as He keeps you in perfect peace today and always;) … Read more

Get Out of the Bag and into the Bowl

Here is a picture of what I saw this morning in early morning prayer.  A bowl of flour. Ok Lord, what does that mean? I didn’t even know how flour was made so I looked it up.  Did you know you can make your own flour? I had no idea.  You can take the wheat … Read more

When Life Is Crazy God is Still on the Throne

Life is just plain crazy sometimes. Can you relate? It’s been one of those weeks for our family. Now  I know I’m supposed to be rejoicing in times of trial, yet I have to admit this is not my first thought. No wonder Jesus put it in the book!  Yet it is during these times … Read more