Create a personal spiritual retreat using this FREE EBOOK.
When we feel tired and discouraged we all need someone to come alongside and encourage us. Back when my kids were young and parenting was a full-time job, when work was not finished when we arrived home from the office, and a full night’s sleep…
O God of peace and wholeness, When the pages of social media are filled with hate and controversy, Grant us Your peace. When we feel the stress and strain of this political season, Grant us Your peace. When we want to shout our opinions louder…
An actual leaky roof gave a vivid picture of my nagging mouth. Rain battered the windows of my family room. I was sitting in my usual spot on the sofa, trying to watch a favorite show, but I wondered, “Will it happen again?” It did.…
Encouragement is defined as “to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope.”The prefix en means “to put into” and courage is defined as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” Encouraging words put strength into another person’s spirit—strength to keep…
Grumbling seems to be a national pastime. We moan when the weather is lousy. We complain about traffic. We gripe about disappointments. Why do we do this? Maybe it’s because complaining garners sympathy. Maybe it’s because it feels good to get something off your chest. Maybe it’s…
I often live unsettled, dissatisfied. But sometimes this can be a good thing. This month I’m reading through the gospel of Mark. I’m slowly digesting one chapter a day. I’m allowing God’s words to unsettle my soul enough to draw me closer to Him and…
Do you feel empty? This old story may help you to live filled. Once a professor went to visit an old monk famous for his wisdom. The monk graciously welcomed him in and offered him a seat. As soon as the professor sat down, he…
This guest post by my writer friend Dorothy Greco is an excerpt from her new book, Marriage in the Middle, which releases next week! Learn how disappointment can actually help our marriages! Enjoy this post and find out more about her book at the end.…
Praising God isn’t always easy in this troubled world. But I find help in Scripture when I praise God through the psalms. King David wrote: “I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1) …