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Change Your Perspective

Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.“ Ever had one of those days where absolutely nothing is going right? You know the kind of day I’m talking about. The weather is bad. The outlook is bad. You wake up late. Everything is going wrong. Or maybe youContinue reading “Change Your Perspective”

Walk the Walk

1 John 1:5-10 (MSG) “This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there’s not a trace of darkness in Him. If we claim that we experience a shared life with Him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we’re obviously lyingContinue reading “Walk the Walk”

Wave Walking

Matthew 14:29-31 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” We oftenContinue reading “Wave Walking”

Doubt Your Circumstance

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight. Life is full of difficult circumstances. After all, circumstances can change pretty quickly. Jobs can be lost. Health can deteriorate, and global disasters can take place. If we look at our circumstances, life can look pretty grim at times. Looking at our circumstances isContinue reading “Doubt Your Circumstance”

Distractions: How to Keep Your Focus Where It Should Be

Lately, I’ve been struggling with distractions during my day. I have a list of things I want to accomplish, but I find myself flitting from one thing to another without real purpose or thought. When I go to pray, I find myself doing the same thing, flitting from one topic to another with no realContinue reading “Distractions: How to Keep Your Focus Where It Should Be”

Boasting in the Cross

Galatians 6:14-16 “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.  Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.  Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—and to the Israel of God.” There are lots of things weContinue reading “Boasting in the Cross”

Where is Your Focus?

Life is full of distractions. There’s always something to be done around the house. If you have children, they bring their own sets of distractions. Social media and a 24 hour news cycle do nothing to quiet the noise of our everyday lives. Chores, to-do lists, responsibilities at work and home, church requirements, volunteer time,Continue reading “Where is Your Focus?”