Encouraging Thoughts
A Fun (and Maybe Profound) Question to Chew On: Did Jesus Have All His Teeth?
Here’s a fun conversation to have around Christmastime:
Do you think Jesus, when he was an adult, had all his teeth?
Read MoreYou Need To Use Your Words To Heal, Not Wound
As many of you know, my wife and I have a teenage daughter. She is a wonderful girl, yet raising her can sometimes be challenging. Those who have/had teenagers can attest to how their moods can change in a flash and how that moodiness can ripple through a family. It’s easy to let a scowl, tone…
Read MoreYou Should Never Deal With Your Anger This Way (+What To Do Instead)
You can experience anger, but what you do with that anger is what makes it okay or not.
Read MoreWhat Baby Birds Can Teach You About Surrendering To God
There comes a time when our Heavenly Father calls us to leave the nest.
Read MoreHow to Maintain Faith and Gratitude When Prayers Seem Unanswered
How do we react when we find ourselves in situations that seem not to have solutions?
Read MoreLoved and Sent: A Daily Message of Faith and Purpose
You are loved. And you are sent!
The power of those two truths haunted me, in a good way. It is the essential power and purpose for every follower of Jesus.
The truth is, you can be loved, but not feel sent! And you can experience a passion for service, but not know God’s love.
Read MoreEmbracing Our Divine Assignment: The Call to Serve God
When we embrace God’s call to be “In Service”, we experience joy, fulfillment, purpose, and blessings that come from being instruments of His love in the world.
So, I encourage you to ask yourself, “Where is God calling me to be “In Service?” Let’s heed the call and serve faithfully, for in serving others, we truly serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Read MoreEmbrace a Fresh Start: You Are Not Defined by Your Past
Just because you did something wrong in the past doesn’t mean you can’t advocate against it now. It doesn’t make you a hypocrite. YOU GREW. Don’t let people use your past to invalidate your current mindset.
Read MoreGod’s Love Changes Things: 9 Bible Verses About God’s Love
Jesus loves you. How simple and profound is this statement? There is so much we could learn about our God in scripture that impacts our daily lives. So many topics that are important like peace, forgiveness, wisdom, faithfulness, justice and so many more. So why focus on love? Perhaps it’s because scripture tells us that God IS love.
Read MoreParenting: It’s A Precious & Important Gift From God [A Guide to Being Intentional]
As Christians, we are called to be intentional in our role as parents. We have the privilege of shaping their lives and pointing them towards Christ.
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