I Just Don’t Have it in Me Have you ever said, “I just don’t have it in me to do … (such and such)?” Well let’s think of that phrase in light of Scripture: Galatians 2:20 says, “20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I […]
Points to Ponder
Treasure Hunt: Attitude of Gratitude
Attitude of Gratitude Treasure Hunt The first week of focusing on an attitude of gratitude in my personal life has been surprisingly easy (especially when compared to fostering gratitude in others). I’m a long way from where I desire to be, but I’m off to a good start. I decided to treat this time of cultivating thankfulness […]
Change: How Do You Deal With It?
How do you view change? Do you thrive on it? Do you love variety in life? Do you dread it? Do you avoid it? Do you just flow with it? How do you feel when things change in your life? Some people adjust more quickly than others. Some people crave change, to the point of […]
Abide That Your Joy May Be Full
As I journey down the path titled AD 2014 , I stumble upon the word, “abide” daily. This morning a friend posted on Facebook, the words penned by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry: I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain. I need Thee, […]
Spring Cleaning: The Heart of the Matter
Normally when we think of Spring Cleaning we think of our homes. It is the time of year when we open the doors and windows of our homes to get rid of the musty smell built up over the long winter months. We dust off the ceiling fans, scrub the baseboards, vacuum under furniture. We […]