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Finding Blessings Beyond Christmas Dreams

The post reflects on the disappointment of unrealized dreams during Christmas, particularly in the context of weather and gift expectations. It emphasizes the importance of counting blessings instead of focusing on negativity. By recognizing the significance of a relationship with Jesus, individuals can shift their perspective and appreciate the abundance of life’s gifts.

Trusting Your Senses vs. God’s Truth

Billboards struggle to capture the attention of speedy drivers, making concise messages essential. Two billboards highlight the contrasts between trusting one’s senses and thinking of God. Our senses can mislead us, like misidentifying deer in the dark, while God’s truth remains unwavering. The author reminds us that, during tough times, we may doubt God’s guidance. Ultimately, we should rely on Him for guidance, recognizing His ways are perfect and lead us away from harm.

Color With Joy

Move over, helicopter parents who hover over their child’s every move. Get out of the way, snow-plow parents who remove any obstacle in their child’s path. A new, less menacing-sounding model has replaced you. The other day, I read an article about “Sad Moms.” These parents have rid their houses of anything of color, includingContinue reading “Color With Joy”

Drop the Banana: Finding Hope and Purpose

The story of the monkey trap illustrates how holding onto harmful things, like the banana, can prevent freedom. We resist letting go, fearing worse outcomes, yet true liberation comes when we release our grip. Trusting in God’s plans can provide hope and healing as we learn to relinquish control and embrace His guidance.

Practice Makes Perfect: Golf and Growing Your Faith

The call golf, a good walk spoiled. The same goes for our lives if we don’t strengthen our faith. We will face hills, sudden changes in direction, and hazards constantly trying to spoil our good walk. We can navigate obstacles like good golfers by learning to avoid or get out of them more easily. Train.

Childlike Faith: Jesus Loves Me This I Know

The children’s song says it best. “Jesus loves me; this I know. For the Bible tells me so.”
If you really want to know God, you must have the open heart of a child and be able to hear God’s still, small voice.

No Pain. No Gain: Working Out Adversity Through Faith

The other day, I read an article about “Sad Moms.” These parents have rid their houses of children’s toys and clothes made up of primary colors. They decorate their homes with beige on beige. One was even quoted as being offended by the green in the grass. It turns out that color overwhelms them in what they see as difficult times. Climate change, political division, or anything that offends them has driven them to dull their world.
Discover how to color your word with God’s truth instead of erasing it.

Finding the Good in a Negative World

This is a Debbie Downer world. The times we live in focuses on the negative. “If it bleeds. It leads” the news tells us. Good news seldom makes 6 O’Clock News.  The station where I worked in Phoenix always looked to do something new and innovative. “Good News Arizona” hit the airwaves, showing people building aContinue reading “Finding the Good in a Negative World”