I grew up in a religious home, went to a religious college and am now trying to live my life not as a religious person but as a Christ Follower. I like many others struggle with faith and have doubts. I know God has a plan for me, sometimes I just wish he would show it me.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth~ Genesis 1:1
Today I am thankful for the beauty we see each and everyday. I love to see the sun rise and set. The beautiful colors that paint the sky bring a smile to my face each and every time I see them. To me nothing beats being able to watch a sunrise or sunset over the ocean. (more…)
Oh, honey, God don’t care which church you go, long as you show up! ~Robert Harling, Steel Magnolias
Today I am thankful for Oak Leaf Church. Last year at this time we once again found ourselves looking for a new place of worship. I have always disliked the process of finding a new church. After a few weeks visiting Oak Leaf we knew we had found our new home. We settled in very quickly and have come to love the people in this church. It seems like we have been attending here for much longer than just a year.
What I love about Oak Leaf (more…)
Every day we get to choose what kind of day we are going to have. Will it be a good one or a bad one? I am not saying that I can control what happens, but I can control how I respond to what happens in my life. (more…)
Lately I have been struggling with having meaningful quiet time. I try to squeeze it in, but often times feel like a failure because I am rushed or distracted. I have tried getting up earlier, but I already get up at 5:30 and earlier just seems impossible. (more…)
On a daily basis I see people living life trying to fit into molds in which they do not belong. Everyone wants to feel accepted and liked so they try to do and be what others think they should be. (more…)
Matthew 25:35-36 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
For the past several years David and I have felt the burden to give to others whenever and however we can. (more…)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus– Philippians 4:6-7. (more…)
Recently I blogged about feeling we had dropped the ball with training Madilyn up in the way that we should. I have continued to think about how we can encourage her and help her grow in the ways of truth. (more…)
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it- Proverbs 22:6
With Caleb we found it easy to teach him and encourage him in the way of the Lord. We had a great support system with his private Christian school. (more…)
Each year I try to have a Bible verse of the year. This verse is usually a call to action and serves as a reminder to me of something of great importance. It is always hard to pick just one, but picking one allows me to focus on one general area of improvement in my life. (more…)