Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Praise “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV Happy Monday! It’s a great time to share something good to brighten the day of those around you. My good news is I’ve…Read more »
Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Forgiveness “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:” Matthew 6:14 KJV Happy Thursday. The week is flying by and Christmas is almost here. Starting early this morning, I have seen one upset person after another. It sometimes seems that no one is happy. Like you, I listened and empathized…Read more »
Posted by in Christian Living “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,” James 1:2 NIV Happy Tuesday! Since Hurricane Michael came through the Florida Panhandle, I talk to depressed people every day. Honestly, the feelings have washed over me from time to time. It’s difficult to find joy in your world when…Read more »
Posted by in Christian Living, Do what's right, Faith, Family, Work, World “You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low.” 2 Samuel 22:28 NIV Happy Thursday! It’s a great day to forgive others and yourself. It is easy to hold a grudge when we have been hurt or have experienced difficulties due to another person’s actions. In Colossians 3:13 we…Read more »
Posted by in Christian Living, Do what's right, Expecting, Family, Gratitude, Journey, Make a difference, Praise, Prayer Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22 NIV Good morning and happy Thursday. It’s a great time to forgive others and yourself. Are…Read more »
Posted by in Blessings, Christian Living, Faith, Journey, Kindness, Make a difference The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures. Proverbs 12:12 NIV Happy Friday! Spread God’s love everywhere you go. Have you ever been teased for being a Christian? Have you ever felt that you had to stifle your beliefs or that you were be considered a “goody two shoes”?…Read more »
Posted by in Blessings, Change the World, Christian Living, Do what's right But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalms 1:2 KJV Happy Monday! Tell me something good! I have several stories to share. First, I saw a lightning bolt come down and hit the transformer in front of the house next to ours…Read more »
Posted by in 10,000 reasons, 2017, 4th of July, beauty, Blessings, Blog, Blog devotional, Blogging, Blogging contests, Blogging tips, Blogspot, Bullying, Caring, Cats, Celebrating, Celebration, Challenge, Change, Chinchillas, Chr it's light shine, Christ's light, Christian, Christian Living, Cults, Dad, Daddy, Dance, Dancing, Do what's right, Dog photos, Dogs, Eating disorders, Emotional anguish, Emotional pain and suffering, ettiquette, Even God Quotes, Expecting, Facebook, Faith, Faith healing, Family, Family pets, Fasting, Fathers, Fathers Day, Fear, Fertility, Fit, Fitbit, Fitness, Flawless, For King and Country, Forgiveness, German Shepherds, God, Gods word for me today, Goodness, Grandma, Gratitude, Great Danes, happiness, Happy pet, Harlequin Great Danes, Healing, Health care, Healthcare, Healthy, Healthy pets, Heaven, Hiking, Hospital, I am, In Christ alone, Inward beauty, Jesus, Journey, Kindness, King, King's daughter, Knitting, Let your light shine, life, Life with pets, Life without pets, Listen, Love, Love others, Maine Coon kitten, Make a difference, Manners, Medical test, Medication, Mental anguish, Mercy me, Movie, Pain, Pet death, Pet loss, Pet love, Pet photos, Pet pics, Pet store, Pet thinking, Pets, Pomeranians, Praise, Prayer, PTSD, Quilting, Random acts of kindness, Refresh, Religion, Role of fathers, Saved by grace, Self esteem, Sexual Abuse, Shih Tzu, Sing, Soul, Soul food, southern living, Stress, Suffering, Suicides, Summer, Summer family fun, Summer fun, Summer vacation ideas, Thankful, Theology, Think life, This is amazing grace, Time management, Toby Mac, Toby mc, Traditional family, Uncategorized, Vet, Walking, weight loss, World, You're already there In many ways Christian life is like a diet. We learn how to behave and what to do from reading God’s word. If we follow Biblical teachings, slowly we will grow and see the benefits. What happens when we want to do something that we know we shouldn’t do (i.e. lie, cheat, steal, have affairs, gossip, hurt others, etc.)? What happens when we are tempted? . . .
Posted by in 10,000 reasons, 2017, 4th of July, beauty, Blessings, Blog, Blog devotional, Blogging, Blogging contests, Blogging tips, Blogspot, Bullying, Caring, Cats, Celebrating, Celebration, Challenge, Change, Chinchillas, Chr it's light shine, Christ's light, Christian, Christian Living, Cults, Dad, Daddy, Dance, Dancing, Do what's right, Dog photos, Dogs, Eating disorders, Emotional anguish, Emotional pain and suffering, ettiquette, Even God Quotes, Expecting, Facebook, Faith, Faith healing, Family, Family pets, Fasting, Fathers, Fathers Day, Fear, Fertility, Fit, Fitbit, Fitness, Flawless, For King and Country, Forgiveness, German Shepherds, God, Gods word for me today, Goodness, Grandma, Gratitude, Great Danes, happiness, Happy pet, Harlequin Great Danes, Healing, Health care, Healthcare, Healthy, Healthy pets, Heaven, Hiking, Hospital, I am, In Christ alone, Inward beauty, Jesus, Journey, Kindness, King, King's daughter, Knitting, Let your light shine, life, Life with pets, Life without pets, Listen, Love, Love others, Maine Coon kitten, Make a difference, Manners, Medical test, Medication, Mental anguish, Mercy me, Movie, Pain, Pet death, Pet loss, Pet love, Pet photos, Pet pics, Pet store, Pet thinking, Pets, Pomeranians, Praise, Prayer, PTSD, Quilting, Random acts of kindness, Refresh, Religion, Role of fathers, Saved by grace, Self esteem, Sexual Abuse, Shih Tzu, Sing, Soul, Soul food, southern living, Stress, Suffering, Suicides, Summer, Summer family fun, Summer fun, Summer vacation ideas, Thankful, Theology, Think life, This is amazing grace, Time management, Toby Mac, Toby mc, Traditional family, Uncategorized, Vet, Walking, weight loss, World, You're already there For many people Monday’s mean we “have to” go to work and do what we don’t want to do for a long week. This type of thinking leads to a bad attitude. Have you ever considered what a privilege it is to work? There are many people who are not able to work. Have you ever considered that when we work we are pleasing God? . . .
Posted by in 10,000 reasons, 2017, 4th of July, beauty, Blessings, Blog, Blog devotional, Blogging, Blogging contests, Blogging tips, Blogspot, Bullying, Caring, Cats, Celebrating, Celebration, Challenge, Change, Chinchillas, Chr it's light shine, Christ's light, Christian, Christian Living, Cults, Dad, Daddy, Dance, Dancing, Do what's right, Dog photos, Dogs, Eating disorders, Emotional anguish, Emotional pain and suffering, ettiquette, Even God Quotes, Expecting, Facebook, Faith, Faith healing, Family, Family pets, Fasting, Fathers, Fathers Day, Fear, Fertility, Fit, Fitbit, Fitness, Flawless, For King and Country, Forgiveness, German Shepherds, God, Gods word for me today, Goodness, Grandma, Gratitude, Great Danes, happiness, Happy pet, Harlequin Great Danes, Healing, Health care, Healthcare, Healthy, Healthy pets, Heaven, Hiking, Hospital, I am, In Christ alone, Inward beauty, Jesus, Journey, Kindness, King, King's daughter, Knitting, Let your light shine, life, Life with pets, Life without pets, Listen, Love, Love others, Maine Coon kitten, Make a difference, Manners, Medical test, Medication, Mental anguish, Mercy me, Movie, Pain, Pet death, Pet loss, Pet love, Pet photos, Pet pics, Pet store, Pet thinking, Pets, Pomeranians, Praise, Prayer, PTSD, Quilting, Random acts of kindness, Refresh, Religion, Role of fathers, Saved by grace, Self esteem, Sexual Abuse, Shih Tzu, Sing, Soul, Soul food, southern living, Stress, Suffering, Suicides, Summer, Summer family fun, Summer fun, Summer vacation ideas, Thankful, Theology, Think life, This is amazing grace, Time management, Toby Mac, Toby mc, Traditional family, Uncategorized, Vet, Walking, weight loss, World, You're already there The only one I know who can get into trouble as quickly as Dominic is me. Yet, no matter what I’ve done or how hopeless life seemed at the time, God still had me. Joel 2:25 says when we have faith “God can restore what is broken and change it into something amazing.” I have found this to be true countless times in my life . . .
