Did you know you can grow up in a "Christian" household still be taught the complete opposite of God's truth? Guilt, fear, and condemnation come from the devil, under the guise of "teaching" or "discipline." Instead, we are meant to rejoice in hope, encouragement, and acceptance, which are all gifts from God! If you didn't … Continue reading Biblical Truths

I love connecting with people I've never met, while out at appointments or shopping or traveling. I wonder if one day we will meet in Heaven and laugh about the one and only time we saw each other, when we bumped into each other's shopping carts and laughed. Or maybe that little elderly woman will … Continue reading Seeds of Kindness

My daughter and I have a deep connection. We are both able to calm each other, when either is upset. This week, I was feeling stressed, because I couldn't find one of her school books. She was doing her schoolwork, and in a matter-of-fact tone said, "Mommy, you are just worrying about something you don't … Continue reading Stop Worrying

It's wonderful that we can call on our friends to pray with us, and for us, when we are struggling during hard times. We should never be too proud to ask for prayer. Knowing you've been lifted up in prayer is so encouraging.  When I know friends are praying for me, it helps me to … Continue reading Encourage One Another

Instead of making New Year's resolutions,consider prayers. When we make resolutions which result in broken promises to ourselves, guilt sneaks in and and begins to condemn us. That's not how God wants us to start off the new year!  He wants to bless us with peace and joy.  Pray, and ask God what work He … Continue reading New Year’s Prayers

Did you know that forgiving someone does not mean that person must be in your life?God wants to heal our broken hearts.  People need be surrounded by love to heal.  You cannot heal while remaining in an abusive relationship.  But Jesus can help us forgive people, even when they are far away.  We can trust … Continue reading Forgiving from Afar

There is a saying going around that says to repost it, if you love Jesus.  I had started to attach it, to make my message clear, but decided that would still be sharing it, which I didn't want to do.  It says it's a test.  But it's not a test from God.  It's not required … Continue reading Chain Posts

I always say a prayer when I see an ambulance rushing by, or hear the siren from a firetruck.  Our prayers are heard by God, and they can make a difference in people's lives.  We may not know how our prayer was answered, until we get to Heaven, but it only takes a few seconds … Continue reading Help

When you know you're doing what God wants you to do, to the best of your ability, then you can go forward in confidence, even when everything or everyone seems to be against you."What then, shall we say in response to these things?  If God is for us, who can be against us?"~Romans 8:31 NIV