Is happy the same as joyful? Earlier last year I desired to find out. My premise and belief is that no, they are separate things. This was confirmed later last year and almost everyday since. Sudden surprises, unnecessary messes and hurtful actions flew through the air. In the midst, I wondered where happy went. Was …
Listen, Learn & Let Go. Sounds like a great book title, doesn’t it? Maybe this is the beginning of that book I’ll write, but for now, it’s our summer theme. I’m trying to listen to God while following His footprints. I’m learning along the way, but know letting go is part of following, too. It …
I’m so happy to share my friend Kelly Basham’s words with you today! Kelly is also focusing on the fruit of self-control this month and has some great inspiration for how to keep our thoughts in check… Do you think the worst when someone pays you a compliment? Not too long ago I was getting …
It’s one of my worst habits. I interrupt. I don’t know why, but I’m often compelled to interject my thoughts into another’s. It’s uncontrollable. Or is it? The Bible tells us in Proverbs 25:28 how “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” (NIV) Lack of self-control leaves us …
I’ve been writing this post for years. These specific words came this week, but only after realizing God had me thinking and writing variations of them for years. In seeking my will, I’m often fighting His. I wrote these words a few weeks ago about letting go and trusting God. But looking back, while I’ve …