Every year, I look forward to November’s main holiday, Thanksgiving. But I really desire to live a life of ThanksGiving to God by ThanksLiving for Him year-round. Although Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, I enjoy celebrating the time set aside for giving thanks. Maybe you’re one of those people who already has your home Christmas-ready. That’s awesome for you. I say, To each her own. Yet, it’s not my cup of tea. Not even holiday spiced tea. For me, I like both feet firmly Continue Reading
7 Promises for Walking in Biblical Humility {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Humility. A characteristic missing from a “me” culture. A trait often overlooked when climbing the corporate ladder—any ladder going to the top. And a powerful attribute underestimated for leaders in ministry, coaching, business and more. It’s usually misunderstood in our present world. Even tossed to the side. But God calls His people to put on, walk in and practice humility in every area of our lives. Because even becoming Christ-followers starts with humbling ourselves enough to Continue Reading
Raise a Hope-filled Hallelujah {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Lord, I raise a hope-filled Hallelujah! Honestly, I often find it difficult to raise any kind of Hallelujah! Especially when hope seems to have skipped town. But there’s something you and I must know. We are never far from hope. And we are never far from a hope-filled Hallelujah. Because who doesn’t need hope? Multiple times in life, I felt all hope was lost. (1.) Like my difficult childhood leading to issues in my adulthood. (2.) When the good job and steady income suddenly Continue Reading
A Spiritual Lesson from the High Dive {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
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
