Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:30-31 The word “stress” originated as a construction term […]

Change of Plans
I feel like I need to share this because I am willing to bet I’m not the only person who deals with ridiculously high expectations of themselves. I have always been an “all or nothing” type person. It can be a fabulous thing, but it can also cause me to tear myself apart in the […]

The Garden of Our Life
I love the way Jesus cares so much for us that He finds ways to speak to us through things that He knows that we’ll understand. This just happened to me today. I had been having a couple bad days and I really needed to hear what He had to say to me. He came […]

Do Not Be Offended!
“Anyone who loves another brother or sister is living in the light and does not cause others to stumble” 1 John 2:10 The enemy came to kill, steal, and destroy. He kills relationships, steals your peace, and destroys friendships by getting you offended; he is relentless in his endeavors. Offense can be subtle or bold and comes […]

Social Media – Love it or Leave it?
All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 Social media can be a great asset, but it can easily turn into a problem area for some of us if we are not careful. It’s not […]

Strive for Forward Progress
No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, Philippians 3:13 (NLT) Our past can be a huge stumbling block. We just can’t help but look back, and that’s exactly what the enemy wants us to do. […]

Breaking a Plateau
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 (ESV) It’s been a few weeks since most women made their New Years Resolution – to be healthier and shed off some extra weight. Inevitably you will hit a plateau on your weight loss journey and your weight loss […]