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Rejoice with those who rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15 Empathy, which should not be confused with sympathy, is the ability to recognize and share the emotions of others. Empathy leads us to have compassion for others because we know what it […]
I was doing a Bible Study this week and the question was asked, “when in your life have you felt closest to God?” Almost all of the participants shared that, for them, it was during a time of hardship and suffering. I know this to […]
As I shared in my previous post, I recently lost my mother unexpectedly. Today is the first of many firsts over the coming year. My first Easter without her. Unfortunately, the terrible pain of losing a loved one is something almost everyone experiences. No matter […]
Long title but I am a little all over the place with this post. My step-daughter recently had a baby boy and we are visiting for the first time. I have been a little emotional and have had several different feelings during our stay. The […]
Do you ever find yourself blurting something out before you think about it? Saying something that you know may be hurtful and not helpful? Imparting your “wisdom” when it isn’t needed or wanted? I have to say that I do all of the above at […]
Does God’s timing sometimes leave you frustrated and full of questions? I’m pretty sure are all ready for the pandemic to be over and for things to get back to a more “normal” state of affairs. We want to be able to travel, go to […]
Valentine’s Day holds with it many expectations – flowers, candy, jewelry, romantic dinners. And, for most of us, it falls short. Maybe you don’t have a significant other to share it with. Or maybe you do and it’s a difficult relationship or you are going […]
Are you often your own worst critic?Do you beat yourself up when you make mistakes?Do you have that voice inside you that tells you that you aren’t good enough?Do you feel that you have fallen short in terms of worldly success?Do you dwell on things […]
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Have […]
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 Happy New Year all! 2020 was assuredly […]
