Wow, is it really going to be 2020? I thought we’d be riding around in space cars like on the Jetson’s by now. And I was really hoping for those meals in a pill like the Jetson’s had – my hubby would probably like that […]
Author: Leslie Speas
Merry Christmas from Hot Mess
Have you ever gotten one of those Christmas cards that include family updates for the year? Something like – Buffy got a full scholarship to Yale. Biff finished his residency and is going to be Chief of Staff at General Hospital. He and his lovely […]
Celestial Contentment
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being […]
Tackling Temptation
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Dictionary.com defines temptation as the desire to do something, especially something wrong […]
Hot Mess vs. Proverbs 31 Woman
The Proverbs 31 woman is the Wonder Woman of the Bible. She annoyingly conquers life with little or no difficulty. She is a woman of virtue and character. As I began writing to compare and contrast “hot mess” (me) with this virtuous woman, I thought – […]
Turning a Setback Into a Comeback
“And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10 Have you ever encountered a setback where something unexpected […]
Practicing Self-Control
Self-control involves delaying an impulse or gratification for a greater purpose or cause. When we exercise self-control, we are saying “no” for the sake of a greater “yes.” Self-control isn’t easy. If more people demonstrated it, the prisons, hospitals and courts would have a lot […]
Define or Refine?
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Have you ever felt your life is one struggle after another? Do you wonder if others are going through similar trials in their lives? Their lives look so […]
Divine Discernment
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Isaiah 30:21 We make decisions all the time, some big and others small. Have you ever been faced with […]
Facing Your Fears
What are your fears? Here’s just a few of mine – harm coming to a love one, rejection, debilitating illness, financial ruin, indecent exposure (by me), and failure. Also, spiders, snakes, frogs, lizards and most bugs – lady bugs are okay I guess. Fear is […]