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Most of us are aware of the importance of a nutritious diet as it relates to food, but we often don’t think about the importance and components of a diet that feeds our souls. Recently, I was scrolling through Facebook while watching the Bachelorette. A […]
“Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.” Galatians 6:4 Often when I’m feeling like I have gotten to a good place in my life, along comes someone that seems like they […]
Wish I could take credit for the saying – Don’t Quit in the Pit – but I heard it on a Life Church podcast. I googled and there is even a book! I am personally in the pit right now. 2020 wasn’t easy but 2021 […]
Are you feeling depressed? Has someone close to you struggled with depression? Many of us have been touched by depression at some point in our lives. And I have to believe that depression has been on the rise with all that is going on in […]
My birthday is coming up in just a few days and I will be “double nickel”. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a little bit hard to accept. I’ve been asking myself: “How did this happen?” “Wasn’t it just the 80’s with big hair and shoulder […]
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 […]
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 […]
