Are there things in your life you need to let go of? Is it time to leave your past- in the past? Do you need to release your need to control your circumstances or let go of a toxic relationship? Here are some compelling reasons to move on. We’ve all heard the saying, “let go and let God” — right? Speaking from experience, it’s easier said than done. But, the more I practice this principle in my own life, the... Read more
For years I thought I could change the attitudes and behaviors of others. If I didn’t agree with what someone I cared about was doing, or how they were acting, I often made it my job to try to “fix” the situation or “fix” them. Through the years, I employed all the tricks of the trade: persuasion, manipulation, guilt, blame, shame, payback. Sometimes, I went as far as to cover things up that others had done, or did what I thought needed... Read more
Have you ever lived your dream and then lost it? How we respond to life-altering experiences determines our future and the fulfillment of God’s purpose for our life. Recently, I heard the song, The Things That Dreams Are Made Of by The Human League. The lyrics took me back to my decade’s old once-upon-a-time dream. The things my dreams were made of died… essentially all at once. I married my high school sweetheart, enjoyed my creative work, and later on, we... Read more
I awoke at 2:00 AM recently with two words on my mind, “being” and “doing.” Right away I knew they were directly from God. A simple, yet profound message I desperately needed to hear. I love what Henry and Richard Blackaby say in their devotion, Experiencing God Day By Day: “Jesus has a wonderful way of restoring us when we fail Him! He does not humiliate us. He does not criticize us. He does not ask us to make a... Read more
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:14-15 Relationships require a consistent investment. If we want our relationships to be healthy and stand the test of time, our relational investments need to be both intentional and multifaceted. Throughout my life, I’ve experienced a wide... Read more
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT) Hiding our obstacles drains our energy for life and keeps us from reaching our God-given potential. Obstacles are not unique to just a few of us, we all... Read more
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NLT) Have you been wounded, overlooked, rejected or betrayed? You are not alone. We all experience pain in life –– in one form or another. Pain stems from traumatic experiences, I often call them the storms of life. Storms come in all shapes and sizes... Read more
“So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.” Colossians 1:9-10 (NLT) Every year, we tend to make resolutions that... Read more
Does it really matter what translation of the Bible we read? Have you ever wondered why there are so many translations of our English Bible? Are you curious about how we got them or which translation is the best? If you’ve never asked these questions, you should. It’s a fascinating story and one that I would like to talk about today. When I first became a Christian I was only aware of one version of the Bible, the King James... Read more
“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” Matthew 5:45 There have been times in my life when experiencing difficult circumstances, I’ve asked, “Why God?”. Even in the minor inconveniences of life- the car breaks down, the dog gets sick, I find myself mumbling, “Why God is this happening?”. My friend and I were talking about this and she could relate, but then said: “Kathy,... Read more
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