I did not realize it was a movement. I had seen the bracelet in my daughter’s wrist, similar to the one I wore in the late ‘90s — W.W.J.D. (What Would Jesus Do) — but this one had a different acronym: H.W.L.F. (He Would Love First). She showed me a website filled with gear containing the letters — from bracelets to hoodies — a movement embraced by her generation of Christian teenagers and young adults seeking to answer the question: “What Would Jesus Do?” Curious that I am, I found the Continue Reading
The Value of Asking “Why Me?” {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Reading straight through Scripture, I knew the book of Job was coming next. Sighing to my husband, I began to prepare myself. Job is one of those books that I stiffen up reading. His story begins like a fairytale- prosperity, happiness, abundance. That almost makes what happens next worse. Satan comes before God. He’s been roaming the earth, presumably busily stirring up evil. God- yes, God mentions dear Job to the devil himself. In fact, God asks Satan if he has considered Job, pointing Continue Reading
Focus on the Right Voice {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“His coach said he’s a little dog who thinks he’s a big dog.” The ESPN broadcaster words stood out among the other commentators’ insights. It was perhaps the biggest highlight of Georgia Bulldogs’ senior Christopher Smith’s college career. A 74-yard interception return against the Clemson Tigers on Sept. 4 became the deciding play on a game with an outcome that challenged all predictions. My bulldogs were the underdog (pun intended), and yet, the focus, boldness, and determination of a Continue Reading
Practical Prayers From Head to Toe {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Often we forget to pray specific and practical prayers. Like prayers taken directly from God’s Word that are powerful when spoken over the various areas of our lives. This is especially true where we struggle. So let’s address the issues we face as believers from head to toe. And these prayers include the help we need from the Bible. Our prayers include: our mind, eyes, ears, mouth, shoulders, heart, hands, and feet. Everything from our head to our toes. Practical Prayers: Continue Reading
Refuse to Give in to Discouragement and Fear {Recharge Wednesday – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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.” Prophet Isaiah, chapter 40. Much can be said about the importance of one’s point of focus when it comes to life’s disappointments and hardships. The fact is, life is filled with moments and Continue Reading
How to Experience Peace in Spite of Unsafe People {Recharge Wednesday}
I couldn’t believe it. I’d crossed the Atlantic Ocean only to be stuck in a car with someone extolling the brilliance of my worst enemy an ocean away. My whirling thoughts obliterated the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding Alps. Unsafe people live, work, and worship among us. We think if we can escape their presence and any reminders of them, we’ll have peace. My experience in Switzerland reminded me peace doesn’t come from distance from them but from closeness with Jesus. Continue Reading
