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1 Peter 2:11, MSG Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. As I get older and have experienced and seen much in life, I have come to the realization […]
Don’t miss the chance to join us for the Renew Body-Mind-Soul Challenge which kicks off on Monday, January 16! The foundation of this challenge is faith. To build our foundation of faith, it’s important to renew your mind, body, and soul through a daily habit […]
Has anyone else eaten way too much over the past few weeks? I generally have a pretty good diet (except for a little too much chocolate and wine) but the holidays can be a big derailer with all of the parties and temptations. I just […]
The anniversary of the worst day of my life is drawing near. What I am sharing here is intensely personal and I am not looking for sympathy or condolences. I’m feeling led to share in the event that it helps someone else who has lost […]
Why do bad things happen to good people? That has always been a question that I’ve wondered about – and I’m sure many of you have as well. This year, I know several people, including me, who have experienced devastating suffering. There is a tendency […]
This world is a scary place these days. There is a lot of uncertainty and that creates fear. And fear is the root of many of our issues and struggles. What are your fears? Here are a few of mine: Harm coming to a loved […]
2020 kinda sucks – COVID-19 complete with quarantines, hoarding and masks; killer hornets; dust storms; protests; violence; rumors of a Swine Flu coming; unemployment; and an election which is sure to be interesting to say the least. Really America, is this the best we could […]
Emotional abuse is any nonphysical behavior or attitude that controls, intimidates, subjugates, demeans, punishes or isolates another person by using degradation, humiliation or fear. (Beverly Engel, The Emotionally Abusive Relationship) Imagine hearing the following on a regular basis. You are stupid You are crazy You are an […]
I know some people who seem to have unshakeable faith in God – no matter what struggles, uncertainties or disappointments come their way. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people. Right now, we are all definitely experiencing an unprecedented, uncertain time. And I’m kind […]
Do you tend to overthink things? Consider what you should have said or done? Relive discussions or circumstances? Analyze mistakes in great detail? Get consumed with what ifs or I should haves? I used to do all of this all the time. But, like a […]
