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.
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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 Freedom Through Trust and Surrender
Joining the party a little late, as usual. Many people have thrown out their “WORD” for the year. Here’s mine: Trust and Surrender. Yes, I realize it is two words, but I have learned that you cannot have one without the other. Near the end of World War II, Germany had depleted its number ofContinue reading “Finding Freedom Through Trust and Surrender”
Letting Go of Bitterness: Lessons in Forgiveness
Ask anyone who knows me or even remotely knows me; I am never at a loss for words. Teachers always noted on my report card, “Talks Too Much.” It followed me into adulthood when I became the social director of the workplace. An unofficial title and sometimes an unwelcome one from management. But I didContinue reading “Letting Go of Bitterness: Lessons in Forgiveness”
God’s Blessings: Embracing Life’s Snow Days
Snow days bring mixed feelings; children rejoice while parents complain. God also puts us in situations that we must interpret positively. Though life’s circumstances shift, God’s goodness remains constant. He uses unexpected events for our growth and blessing. Thankfulness for all gifts, big or small, is essential for a fulfilling life.
Letting Go of Negativity Through Faith
My brain beats any DVR or sports Instant Replay. I can tell you events down to the tiniest detail. Of course, this mostly goes for the bad things that have happened to me. For example, back in the 1900s, I can remember being bullied by a certain girl in grade school. Yes, play-by-play all those manyContinue reading “Letting Go of Negativity Through Faith”
Why Sometimes a Little Salt is Good: A Lesson in Balance
An annoying app on my phone called NextDoor is anything but neighborly. It pretends to be a kind of neighborhood watch for the 21st century. All I have seen is people complaining. Today, someone ranted about the use of salt to melt snow and its negative impact on the planet. I had to stop myself fromContinue reading “Why Sometimes a Little Salt is Good: A Lesson in Balance”
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