As the holidays have wrapped up and the new year is off to a fresh start, there’s a phrase from the Christmas story still lingering in my heart and mind. It’s a promise I hadn’t caught before and it’s a promise not just for Christmas or the New Year but for everyday of the year.… Continue reading 6 Steps to Peace
Category: Rest for the Weary Soul
Shame’s Remedy
The word advent means the arrival of something long awaited. Advent for a Christ-follower is a celebration of remembrance of Christ’s arrival on Christmas morning after such long anticipation of a Messiah. One way to awaken excitement over the true meaning of Christmas is to look back at the many passages of scripture in the… Continue reading Shame’s Remedy
The First to Know
When our first babies are born we think of who to tell first and it’s usually the most important people to us, our parents, siblings, and best friends. We tell those who will rejoice with us and will get the significance of this moment. God tells the shepherds first. God was telling those who would… Continue reading The First to Know
Purpose in Pain
I hate to admit this, but I’m not sure I’ve outgrown pouting. Pouting, that thing we did when we were little where we hid in the corner, sullen and frustrated that things didn’t go our way. Four months ago, I twisted my knee playing volleyball with our youth group at church camp, and I was… Continue reading Purpose in Pain
Finding the Right Path
You come to an age in life when you don’t want to waste time going down the wrong path. You don’t want to get a few years down the road and realize that this wasn’t what you expected or that you are in a place, you don’t feel cut out for. You come to a… Continue reading Finding the Right Path
Letting Go of Control
In our marriage, it is never really a good idea for me to drive and my husband to ride shotgun. When I drive, my husband gets uptight and is afraid I’m going to hitch onto the bumper in front of me (his words, not mine). He rides the passenger seat on-edge, shouting “watch out” every… Continue reading Letting Go of Control
The Door of Opportunity
Have you ever felt like you’ve knocked on every door of opportunity and still the right door has not seemed to open? You’ve tried your best, but often failed at all the keys to success the world has thrown your way. Our world sends the message that the doors of opportunity will only open for… Continue reading The Door of Opportunity