My bare feet made their way up the ladder, mortified to back out now. A jump from the high-diving board. Could I pull it off with a secret fear of heights? A public embarrassment to turn around and go the same way I had arrived—down the ladder and past the people waiting in line. And I just knew as pool-siders gawked behind sunglasses, What a scaredy-cat! would also cross their minds. My twin sister and I hung out at the local pool several days a week every summer. This adventure Continue Reading
The Voice of Hope {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Maybe you're familiar with the voice of reason. The adage means a person’s communication toward a particular issue is level-headed and reasonable. Or, the voice of truth. Also a song title for the Christian band, Casting Crowns. For believers, the voice of truth comes directly from God and His Word. Another voice comes directly from God's Word. So let me introduce you to the voice of Hope. I pray we listen carefully to her words. And we welcome Hope’s message into our heart to live Continue Reading
6 Ways to Resemble Jesus {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Who do you look like? Were you the spitting image of your mother or father at birth and as a child? What about now? Maybe there’s a resemblance to both your parents or neither one. Perhaps people say you look like another family member. As a twin, my sister is someone I resemble. Besides physical attributes, there’s another way we resemble someone—in character. To look more and more like Jesus is one of the most important aspects of Christianity. But if we miss this, we miss the Continue Reading
20 Life-giving Entries in My Journal {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Journaling is a type of therapy. It helps us process our thoughts and what we are walking through in a particular season. And it's always great to look back and see what was happening and the things the Lord taught us. So I’m letting you peek into my personal journal for twenty thoughts I hope encourage you and bring life to your soul. Some thoughts the Lord gave me in the past, but are helpful now. While others are fresh inspiration from the Lord. Wholeness And Forgiveness (1.) If people Continue Reading
4 Declarations of True Identity in Christ {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Sometimes we forget who we are in Christ. The enemy of our souls hopes we believe all the wrong “I am” declarations. Those negative statements we often say and repeat to ourselves that damage our true identity. There's no better time than in our present world and crisis, to remember what the Lord says about us and hold on to these truths with all our might. So we need to remind our hearts of 4 powerful “I am” declarations to regain our true identity in Christ. (1.) I am loved. If Continue Reading
The Amazing World of 3D Christian Living {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
We are about to enter the world of 3D. As with every three-dimensional adventure, plan to interact with an immersive environment that creates a sensory experience. A lifelike scene. An enhanced encounter. This is not an illusion, artificial simulation, or virtual reality. But amazing wonders we get to see, hear, and touch. 3D Up Close and Personal 3D aspects of width, height, and depth bring the spiritual realm up close and personal with God himself. So let’s put on our 3D glasses and look Continue Reading
