Can you think of a victory in a game, a sport, or even a war that is owed to more to blunt force than to strategy? The weapons used, the position of troops, and the element of surprise are all vital to winning. Underdog teams win by crafty plans and perseverance, not force. Naturally, victories won by sheer force are rarely celebrated. What matters more is strategy and its effectiveness. Yet isn’t it by force that we often try to win or overcome in life? Knowing that “in all these Continue Reading
Holding and Held {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Thinking of Christ as our anchor, we often picture storms raging. Tossed about in the chaos, we think of clinging to Him. Our hands burn, grasping, struggling, to hold on. But picture this wonderful truth: as we’re holding, we’re also held. Our anchor is bound inseparably to our soul. Likewise, as we lean into the hard and heavy, forging our way along a difficult path, we’re often reaching out to see if God is there with us. But He, in fact, goes before us, with us, and behind Continue Reading
3 Truths for the Overwhelmed {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
My calendar always ends up a mess. Circles highlight the things I didn't get to, but need to. Scribbles hide the things that aren't getting done anytime soon. Dashes check off what I've done- and sometimes they cover the whole square for each day. Life is full of little things right now, but: Every little thing adds up and sometimes the day just feels overwhelming. You too? Here’s some hope from the only One who can take it all: Today Isn’t Too Much “Now what I am Continue Reading
Fear Factor {Stephanie Wilkins for #RechargeWednesday}
What's your fear factor? Mine is the fear of the unknown in regards to my children's future. I have a friend who is very afraid of spiders, and another who is afraid of heights. I also know someone who is afraid of being alone. Fear is an emotion. When it is in balance with our mind, body, and spirit, it is good and can be used in a healthy way to protect us from danger. When it is out of balance, however, it can be paralyzing. When the emotion of fear overwhelms us as individuals, Continue Reading
Living with Adversity in the Arms of Jesus
As I sit here today, I am experiencing adversity in a large way and needing the arms of Jesus to get me through. I've tried in my own power to fix the situation at hand many times over and it's just not working out the way that I thought that it would or should! So, from my heart, God is sharing truth that I will now share with you and hopefully it will comfort us all and teach us His infinite wisdom that will take us through our adversity to the other side one day, where peace will prevail Continue Reading
