Hope and change: two powerful words behind every resolution. Whether made on January 1 or another new beginning, we hope for better and resolve to change. But let’s not lose sight of where our ultimate hope resides by creating hope inspired goals. Resolutions are declarations to change. Change is difficult. It takes reflection, understanding ourselves …
Peace is one of the most elusive yet desired states of being. Whether we realize it or not, we all long for peace in us. Why do we crave comfort and familiar or play to our strengths? Because it’s comfortable and peaceful. But God grants us peace even in the uncomfortable. He meets us in …
Shop the Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals, get the tree up, hang the Christmas decorations, make cookies, create, order, address, and mail the cards, plan and host the parties, and don’t forget to remember the reason for the season! Whew! This is NOT how to overflow with joy this season. How to Overflow with …
God moments: occasions when circumstances line up in our lives which could only have been orchestrated by God. I had one of them this week as a reminder from God to not fear, no matter the circumstance. When asked to lead an Advent devotion based on Mary’s visit by the angel Gabriel, I chose to …
The smell of her sweater, the sound of his laugh, her phrase we find ourselves saying are memories evoking a loved one lost. It can be a whiff of perfume, taste of a familiar comfort food, or the sight of someone who for an instant looks like the one we’ve lost. These sensory memories induce …