It is Tuesday afternoon. I should have had a post written long before now – and had it posted as well. But I considered not posting. What else could be said about the pandemic? About our current situation? I just could not think of anything else that needed to be said just now but, truth… Read More Three Ways to Keep Our Focus
The book of Leviticus. How many times have you read through it? (Just curious.) Over the last several weeks, I have been reading this Old Testament book during my morning Bible time. It has not been without its challenges. If I am honest, more than a few mornings, I have considered not finishing it and… Read More Keep Striving and the Need for Holiness
Happy Easter weekend – and Resurrection Sunday!! As I only post on Tuesday and Friday, let me take the chance now to wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter. Yes, we will all be celebrating uniquely this year, but, oh, the quarantine has not stopped Easter. Christ’s resurrection is still true and the foundation of… Read More Happy Easter – 2020
Discernment. The dictionary included this phrase in one of its definitions: to gain “spiritual guidance and understanding.” Goodness, this has been a week for discernment. Thoughts, opinions, posts, devotions, sermons and IG reflections abound. And I have read many that have been encouraging, practical and even wise. I, too, have been seeking the Lord’s guidance… Read More Lessons From These Difficult Days: Longsuffering
Several weeks ago, I wrote a post regarding Christians and happiness. I discussed a couple of ways, I believe, we drain – even sabotage – our happiness. I ended that post saying I would follow-up with a couple of suggestions for encouraging our happiness. And, then, Valentine’s posts as well as a new link..and, well,… Read More It’s As Simple As That
Joy is not happiness. I have heard this statement – or ones just like it – more times than I can count. I have heard entire sermons preached around this statement. Joy is much more internal and not dependent upon circumstances or situation; while, happiness is an emotion that is a result of something outside… Read More Am I Sabotaging My Happiness?
Seasons. I have heard so many times that the beauty of living here in Virginia is the change of seasons. The chance to experience all four of them. And while I enjoy the newness of spring and the glorious colors of autumn, I still maintain I could be a one-season girl and would be totally… Read More A Benefit of Regrets
Resolutions. You either love them or hate them. And, apparently, whichever opinion you have….feelings can be strong! However, even those who shun resolutions often embrace goals, themes or words for the year that help them focus. Very similar – but somehow different. Just what is it that makes us hesitant to formulate resolutions? Or goals?… Read More Looking for Open Doors
I had a special afternoon recently. I had lunch with two “old” friends. My friends aren’t old but our friendship is one we enjoyed years ago – when our children were all very young – but life carried us in many different directions. Now, we are all in completely different places but are once again in… Read More Encourage Someone To Shine
The need for our “why” – or what it is that compels us to continue. To keep pressing on, or to stay in the fight, and that which really gives us purpose. I (briefly) mentioned the importance of this last week. It was a “five-minute” post and therefore brief, but I have found myself reexamining… Read More Faithful – Even for One