Christian Encouragement

It’s that time of year- we focus on all the things we are thankful for. I feel like I am a thankful person and realize I am blessed, overly so, in my life. But do I take God’s blessings in my life for granted? Am I thankful for the trials that bring me closer and […]

Are you struggling to find time to pray? Drowning under the weight of a to-do list that seems impossible to stay on top of? So many women understand the concept of physical clutter and mental clutter, but rarely do we take the time to evaluate the time clutter that drowns us in never ending to

One of the more powerful attributes of Jesus is that of the Great Physician. He came to this world to heal humanity and all four Gospels record Jesus’ healings as a significant part of His ministry. He created us in His image with a body, mind, and spirit, and each aspect can need healing. Jesus

I was looking for a gift for my daughter-in-law while on vacation recently. My daughter suggested I look at a local store whose merchandise is completely based on John 3:30- “He must increase, I must decrease.” (NKJV) When the clerk gave me the background of the store’s beginnings, it made me wonder what it would

The celebration of Earth Day is coming soon. I have a sentimental attachment to it; having taken part in it’s inauguration (yes, I’m old-er!) I’m also an avid gardener and  an “outside girl”, and the beauty of the earth never ceases to bring me joy, amazement, and awe.

Last week we were exalting in Jesus’s resurrection and the incredible resurrection power which now lives in each of us. Not only does He give us His power, but He also gifts us with His Spiritual presence within our souls. The flame is aglow, but it doesn’t end there. We have a responsibility to fan

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies..” John 11:25 NIV. What a beautiful promise to celebrate on Easter Sunday, and our reminder why Jesus came to this earth. Our world may hold many uncertainties right now, but we can be at peace knowing our

I read a quote recently that got my attention– “God gave us mouths that close and ears that don’t… that should tell us something”- (Eugene O’Neil). He seems to be telling us that listening can sometimes be a better choice than speaking. And when listening, what if I spent my time specifically listening to the

We are living in strange times right now.  There is nothing normal about our lives.  Things are changing so quickly, sometimes by the hour! The headlines are confusing and scary, which makes our personal lives feel the same.  But in the center of all this uncertainty and trouble, we can cling to one certainty- our