Have you ever been in the room with someone, and a conversation is taking place — except you are not fully present? Do you tend to “zone out” in conversations with family? Is it hard for you to stay focused? I must admit that this week this happened to me. I had…
This week has been gut wrenchingly hard. My pastor’s resignation has left my whole church grieving. I’ve experienced so many emotions — heartbreak, confusion, despair, and anger. When someone you love and respect disappoints you, I think it’s easy to become callous and bitter. If you don’t turn to Jesus, you tend to “resign” yourself…
I don’t watch college basketball, but I am a Florida girl and a Miami Heat fan. March has been a little mad around our house because the Heat are in a bit of slump. I can relate — sometimes in life I just get weary and forget to stick to the game plan. …
Years ago, I read a question in a book that caught me off guard. I’ve thought about it often since. Where does your mind go when you are at rest?” Are my thoughts filled with what is good and true and life-giving? Or, am I worried and anxious or whiny and bitter? This…
This week, I’ve been digging into the Bible with a group of friends online and considering what the Bible has to say about being “Intentionally Focused” on our health. I am learning that being healthy requires more than just getting to the gym a couple of times of week. My emotions, my thought patterns, my…
This week I learned that God wants me to put out the welcome mat. I must admit that this scares me a little because right now my house has been invaded by dust bunnies, and my fridge is bare. Nevertheless, I can no longer ignore that hospitality is a command, not a suggestion. 1. First,…