Is it possible to be GRATEFUL and DISAPPOINTED at the same time? Is it possible to feel THANKFUL and SAD? Sure it is. We are complex beings with complex inner workings created by a magnificent God. On a day like Thanksgiving you may be tempted to feel shame if you are not all exuberant with [...]
Category: Faith Life
Mining for Gratitude
Frustrations are usually surface level…it doesn’t take much effort to point them out and to even vent about them to others. I was extremely frustrated by something going on in my world yesterday. Even vented to my hubby about it and of course because he loves me he assured me that I was justified in [...]
JOY is God’s Powerful Prescription for You!
Ever been at a hard place in your life and felt guilty for momentarily feeling joy and happiness because of this one huge thing you are still grieving? Me, too. To be honest, some days I'm still there. And you know what? That's okay. Grief often comes in waves and when they no longer hit [...]
How to BE where you are
Have I ever mentioned how much I love New York in the fall?! With all her many faults (like snow for 6 months of the year, high taxes, and crazy liberal ideals) she sure shines in autumn, I tell ya! There have been so many times we’ve thought of bailing, begged God for a different assignment, [...]
Prayer for the Nation
Prayer for the Nation (excerpt from Pastor Nancy Dufresne) "1 Timothy 2:1-4 “I exhort therefore, that, first of all (make it a priority), supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all [...]
Ever feel SHAME over NOT feeling full of JOY & PEACE?
ONE: Remember that God made us overcomers and that means that we WILL have things to OVERCOME, right? TWO: We shouldn't feel guilt or shame over experiencing sadness, anxiety, or despair as there are plenty of examples in the Word that speak to this. THREE: The key is that God doesn't want us to stay [...]
Free To Choose
You've probably heard it said that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. And how we respond is usually how our brains have been wired to respond. One of the most important things my life coach taught me was that our THOUGHTS will ALWAYS create our RESULTS. Not [...]
Believe God’s Words
Living on this earth means that there will be plenty of situations that arise that try to get you to change what you believe. In the face of every situation, we are to ask ourselves, “what does God say about this?”. That’s why it’s so important to know what the Word of God says. It’s [...]
Are You Ready For A Fresh Start?
There's nothing like a new season approaching to get your wheels turning. It's a new beginning. A fresh start is right around the corner. It feels like anything is possible, and the truth is, it is. Maybe you've been through a tough season, or a string of tough seasons back to back and frankly, you're [...]
Back to School Declarations for Kids
-God has a GOOD plan for me & my future is BRIGHT! (Jer. 29:11) -I learn QUICKLY & EASILY! (Dan. 1:17) -I am increasing in WISDOM & FAVOR! (LUKE 2:52) -Angels are around me & I am SAFE! (Psalm 91:10,11) -I am HEALTHY, WHOLE, & STRONG! (Matt. 8:17) -The Holy Spirit NEVER leaves me! I [...]
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