Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. I don’t know about you, but I admit that I’ve felt pretty overwhelmed, especially over the past year or so. As humans, it’s easy to feel that way. Society tells us we should stay busy. We’re connected 24/7. Day or night, […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. Freedom is a gift, and it’s easy to take for granted that it’s the greatest gift God’s given us. Precious gifts are never truly free. They come at a price: sacrifice. And they’re worth fighting for. Our military members are a prime […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. I’ve kept a gratitude journal for years. Each night, I write down at least three things from the day that I’m thankful for. Some days, it’s easy, and I even list more than three. Other times, it’s a bit more difficult, […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. Happy Sunday! You are here to see a new day! And that, in itself, is a reason to celebrate! Life can throw a lot of curveballs our way. But starting the day off on a positive note, such as […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” What a powerful truth. And in my case, it’s a much needed reminder. For many, fears and anxieties have been at a heightened level over the past year (and for me, […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. John 8:36 talks about freedom. Yet many people today are prisoners, and they don’t even realize it. That prison is often not in the most literal sense. Instead, they’re held captive by their own thoughts. And when you live with chronic pain and […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week. Athletes train for years to participate in marathons. They know what to expect going into a race. There are other marathons in life that aren’t as clear cut. Life with chronic pain and illness is a marathon in itself. It, too […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book. Humans are imperfect beings. And life doesn’t always turn out the way we expect it to. I’m sure no one asks to live with chronic pain and illness. Thankfully our imperfections don’t matter to the Lord. He’s fully aware of them, […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book. Life with chronic pain is filled with ups and downs … almost like an unwanted amusement park ride. I’m not a fan of those rides, and I’m even less fond of daily life feeling like I’m stuck on one of […]
Hope-filled Sunday! Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book. Have you ever listened to the words you say to yourself? How do they make you feel? Are they something you’d tell a friend? If not, then why are you telling them to yourself? And that power can be used for […]