The message of the season is not, "Let it snow" or even, "Let us shop." The real message of Christmas is, Let us worship. ~ Good Morning Girls. Why is it that Christmas is one of the most hectic times for most people? Instead of "tis the …
Archives for 2013
The Joy Of Sharing
Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief]. ~ Romans 12:15 (Amplified Bible) Do you share in the joy of others? How do you respond when you hear that someone has received a …
When To “Take Your Hands Off And Relax!”
We need to find God, and He cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. ~ Mother Teresa Last May, after our youngest child graduated from high school, I thought I would overcome the sorrow I felt by keeping myself …
When Expectations Become Dangerous
“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” ~ Donald Miller Every day is filled with expectations. To a certain degree, expectations are necessary and normal. For example, we expect others to follow road …
Finding A New Normal In Life’s Changes
"Relief from chronic pain-even though I remain paralyzed-would be blissfully, peacefully, joyously 'normal' for me these days." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada The week after we dropped off our youngest child at college, I broke my right foot on an uneven …
The Cure For Jealousy
"Jealousy takes root in the soil of insecurity." - Beth Moore Have you ever wanted something someone else had and felt jealous of them? Recently, someone I know announced that they had received something that I myself have wanted for quite some …
