We are half way through the year, half way through the summer and 2017 is flying by! Remember that health/fitness/diet/workout goal you made about 7 months ago? If you have fallen off the wagon just a bit, this is the perfect time to pick that back up! Here’s an upper-body (with some lower-body sprinkled in) […]
The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NLT) The God whose power is behind each lightning bolt, controls each rain storm and directs the seasons to change is the same God who provides strength, peace and direction to His people. As I watch the rain fall, I am […]
“The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.” Isaiah 50:4 When tragedy strikes, I find myself in conversations with heartbroken friends and feel at an utter loss to know what to say. I so desperately want […]
If your heart is broken, you’ll find God right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath. Psalm 34:18 Even when we don’t “feel” like He is near, we have to cling to God’s promises. Feelings are based on circumstances, God’s promises are based on Truth. His promises never change. […]
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Most people have best practices or rituals they do when they need to get back to themselves after a stressful or […]
Happy Monday! With Mardi Gras tomorrow, many people will be beginning a fast for the the Lenten season. Traditionally, some will abstain from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays until Easter. Others will choose specific things to avoid like social media, TV, sweets, etc,. A few months ago, Kandyce wrote on article on spiritual discipline of […]
The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NLT) The God whose power is behind each lightning bolt, controls each rain storm, and directs the seasons to change is the same God who provides strength, peace and direction for your life. As I watch the rain fall, I am […]
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:33-34 The enemy seriously doesn’t take a day off. He’s out to steal, kill and […]
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) Taking a chance on something can be intimidating. Is there a situation or opportunity you’ve been putting off because it’s out of your comfort zone? […]
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Most people have best practices or rituals they do when they need to get back to themselves after a stressful or […]