She looked so beautiful walking down that aisle. My lip quivered because of the flood of emotions. I was so young. She was so young. I look back at the pictures, and we were just babies! We moved into our apartment, bought our first house, had our first child, bought our first minivan, and [...]
God teaches us all the time. Let's face it. Some are upset, and some are elated. Either way, with over 140,000,000 people voting in the United States for the next president, we should expect these reactions. Then, there is the great unknown of lawsuits and questions surrounding voting practices that threaten to draw out [...]
Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime. - Dale Carnegie As if politics weren't already confusing enough, the American people and people worldwide saw something very disappointing and revealing last night. We saw two grown men attempting to see who could [...]
Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Luke 13:24 There are no more ominous words written in Scripture. When the door shuts, it will not open. Do you understand the gravity of this statement? There will not be an amnesty [...]
For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps. He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth, who makes lightning for the rain, and [...]
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 Affirming relationships are impossible to achieve! I've had it with people. How about you? Can you believe how they act, talk, and the ridiculous attitude they display? I mean, always complaining and trying to get their way in every [...]
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Psalm 145:8 Sometimes you run across a verse that jumps out at you and screams, "You need to hear this today!" This is one of those verses. How does God assure us in a world where uncertainty is the new norm? [...]
With patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2b-3 "God, give me patience!" I've heard it hundreds of times and have even said it a few. Ok, I may have said it more than a few times. Patience is something [...]
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He Himself tempts no one. 14But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. James 1:13-14 I was thinking the other day about speed limit signs. [...]
with patience, bearing with one another in love... Ephesians 4:2 I'm done! I can't stand to be in this house any longer. I have to get out and go somewhere. Anywhere. I just have to get out. Relationships are strained. My body is tired. My mind can't take it. My fuse is much shorter. [...]