Tag: Jesus

Facing Fear

Fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of the known, fear of the things that make us change or cause us pain. How do we make sure it doesn’t control us? How do we lean so heavily into the …

When Forgiveness is Not Reciprocated.

Part Three When Reciprocation is limited   When forgiveness or the need for it is not reciprocated, what do we do?  A relationship cannot be restored without it. What happens when forgiveness is in order and much needed, …

Seeking Forgiveness

Part Two When you hurt someone, asking for forgiveness is essential. Matthew 5:23-24 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave …

The Difference Between Being Silent and Being Still is Your Audience

  Being still and being silent are two different things. Being still is just exactly what God needs us to do when we aren’t listening to him. Being silent is something we may choose instead of reacting right …

I Must Become Less

John 3:30 He must become greater, I must become less.   The words stung a little as I read them. I couldn’t believe this was the verse of the day. I’d heard it at least a dozen times …

They cannot hear you if their stomachs are growling…

In Matthew 25:31-46, we are given the final judgment. In Matthew 28:16-20, we are given the Great Commission. “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they …

The Flying Geese

    I was driving towards home one day, when the sun was low in the sky, setting it all on fire with beautiful colors of pink, red, purple and blue. I was mezmerized by the beauty before …

Spiritual Friendships

Spiritual friendships are not typically something girlfriends have conversations about- unless you are already spiritually connected to one of your closest pals. The most important relationship to have spiritually is with the Holy Spirit. The second is with …

Friendships with Non Christians

There are many Scriptures which refer to how to be a friend and Gods expectations for us in our friendships. Lucky for us there are also very clear instructions on what not to do. Most of these things …

Seasonal Friendships

Picking up where we left off last time, I would like to explore seasonal friendships. For everyone, seasons in our lives come and go sometimes without us even noticing what has happened. I remember leaving a job of …