The Challenge of Mental Discipline

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (BSB) We think. We feel. We act. We become. Because our thoughts accumulate and affect who we are in every area of our lives, we have to … Read More

Making Disciples at Home

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” – Matthew 28:19-20  I love the Great Commission! God has called us to make disciples of all nations, going out everywhere and telling others … Read More

The Joy of the Lord

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 ESV The fullness of joy is found in one place only… In His presence!” … Read More

Filled with Joy

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 Sometimes I just need more joy in my life. Don’t you? Joy doesn’t just happen … Read More

Get Your Happy On – 7 Tips for More JOY!

“Be very careful what you think. Your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 Here are 7 tips for a joy-filled day:   Pay attention to what you are paying attention to. Our brain is changing moment-by-moment based on what we … Read More

Earthen Vessels

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7. Clay jars. In biblical times, they were prevalent because they were made from the most … Read More

Anoint My Head With Oil

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5. There are many places in the Word of God where our Father refers to us as sheep … Read More

Remember the Sunshine

I remember how hard it was, many years ago, when we packed up and bid “farewell” to our youngest child, as he left for his senior year of college. Goodbyes are always so bittersweet. On one hand, I felt happy … Read More

Declaring God’s Word

“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” – Hebrews 11:3 I am awed at how something can come from nothing, simply by … Read More