Last week I posted in a side note, about paying attention to what the Holy Spirit might be planting in your thoughts. Well, he also prompted the idea of October-Fast twice into my thoughts before I decided I should mull it over. Here's what I came up with: Set-September: Set some goals, set on a …
I'm writing this in the middle of a battle. This week I began to wonder if I was meant to keep fighting or surrender. What I'm beginning to comprehend is the importance of understanding the full meaning of God's promises. One promise is that the Holy Spirit will remind me of what Jesus taught. As …
Out of control, that's how I'm feeling today. I'm sure I'm not the only one. I'm currently staying with my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, having evacuated due to wildfires. I'm pretty confident my house will not burn down but the air quality was beyond breathable. Even here it is heavy with smoke. My poor dog is …
I want to thank my readers for allowing me to sort through my faith in this blog. Each Friday post provides me with a way back to God. So often during the week I am submerged in life’s overwhelming ocean of disappointments, challenges, and stresses. Here I find my anchor as I gaze back onto …
Have you ever been in the midst of a stressful situation, wondering if you will ever make it through? Have you ever wanted to give up? Or punch someone? I wish I could say no, but that’s where my husband and I find ourselves now. As we go through this process of purchasing property to …
When I woke up this morning I had this thought, I was a rule breaker. How can that be? I have always considered myself a rule follower. I’ve even described myself to other people as a rule follower. But it seems the Holy Spirit wanted to point some things out to me. I’m using the …
Knowing today was my allotted day to write my blog, I spent all morning avoiding it and playing mindless games on my iPad. I knew what I was doing. I knew what I was thinking. I wasn’t happy with myself. I was allowing my thoughts to come against me. I was judging my value based …
On August 30th, sometime around 10 or 11 pm, my son and his two roommates’ mobile home burned to the ground. The fire destroyed four vehicles, plus an ATV, a motorcycle and a boat. And most heartbreakingly, took the life of my son’s dog, Jaxson. When you face stormy seas I will be there with …
I have been using the Noom app to help me in my quest for a healthier lifestyle. The app provides behavioral training, education, accountability, and support. Plus, the planning I’ve learned in my Flourish Writers Academy has dovetailed with Noom, helping me in setting goals for my health. Similarly, FWA incorporates accountability and support with …
If God can clothe the fields and meadows with grass and flowers, can’t he clothe you as well, O struggling one with so many doubts?... So don’t ever be afraid, dearest friends! Your loving Father joyously gives you his kingdom realm with all its promises!Luke 12:28,32 (TPT) I have been living in a time of …
