God Enabled Generosity

We are encouraged to be generous, to give freely to others, to share what we have. Yet do we consider that God gives us the ability to be generous? All that we have is given to us by the grace of God. In 1 Chronicles 29, David acknowledges this before God: “But who am I […]

Giving Thanks

Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. – Psalm 106:1 (NASB) Take a moment today to reflect on the blessings God has poured out on you this year, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Praise God for His faithfulness.

When Bitterness Consumes Joy

It’s easy to point a finger at Haman and say he should thank the Lord for all his blessings, but it’s also a warning to us that the things of this world will not satisfy; that bitterness can consume us.

A Writing Journey Nears its Goal

I am taking a moment from my usual posts to share with you a project I have been working on for the past three years. If you visited my author website, you’re aware I have a book scheduled for release in the spring. This book has been in the works for quite some time. Over […]

No Thanks

Imagine working all day to fix a fine dinner for some special people in your life. The table is all set, all their favorite food is ready. You wait for their arrival, but they don’t show up. Later you learn they went and had hot dogs at someone else’s place instead of enjoying the nutritious […]

Thanksgiving Everyday

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good…

Prayer Journey — Discontent

Can I be content with what you have given me; with the burdens I carry? At times I feel loaded down by life, overwhelmed by its struggles. Yet you know me. You created me. You know me inside and out. Your wisdom tells me discontent is a spiritual attack by the evil one. He is […]