Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 I frequently do the opposite of this verse. I am often quick to speak and slow to listen. I was reminded this week of one of my inherit flaws to talk first, …
Ever hear the saying “Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it”? I like that phrase, because much of life is “how we take it”-our thoughts and subsequent actions based on said thoughts. Perception can become reality in our minds. In Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 12 verse 2 …
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. ~Psalm 27:14 God put this in my inbox, I’m sure of it. I needed this reminder and I think my friend did too. I am trying to be patient every day, my friend is too. But it can be very …
Sometimes my glass is half empty. I don’t like it, but I have a tendency to see the negative of life sometimes instead of the positive. I criticize and tear down instead of encourage and build up. I recognize this about myself and am working to change. I surround myself with positive people and have …
I still have palm tree envy. A few years ago, while on vacation after a rough season of life, I gazed often at the palm trees. I love how they sway in the gentle breezes and also the storms of life. They also grow whichever way is necessary to reach out for the source of …