I have had times in my life where I didn’t hear from God. I wasn’t listening to Him either. I had a hard time expecting Him to answer my prayers. I know now that God can’t answer if I don’t think He will. Call to Me, and I will answer you, and I will…
How does a loving God speak to us when we do something wrong? What does God say about our past sins? There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 God doesn’t judge us as unworthy when we sin. He doesn’t want to punish us. His Son has already…
18 “So commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. 19 Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. 20 Write…
Barb was bullied as a child and teenager, and sexually abused shortly after graduating from High School. She turned to drugs, alcohol and an eating disorder to deal with her pain and shame. It took her 33 years before she shared her story about the bullying. Today Barb is kicking the devil in the…
The verse glared at me from the page as if it was mocking me: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Those were the days when… My four-month-old screamed in pain and struggled to nurse because of his acid reflux. My two-year-old was…
I’m constantly trying new ways to manage time and balance life. It’s like a dance. There are times when I’m stepping on toes or my toes are being stepped on. It’s hard to tune into the beat of the music when my mind is full of rules. I love watching dancers. Their eyes are focused…
There were heavy sighs followed by eye rolls. I didn’t think my request was that demanding, but apparently I had pushed too far. Again. “Please? If you just smile nicely and look like you love each other, this will be over fast, and I won’t ask for any more!” That promise worked just long…
I care about my children’s feelings. I want them to feel respected and appreciated. I want them to know that they are valuable and that they are more important to me than anything else. My family comes first in my life. They are a gift from God and I cherish every second with them. I…
“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” ~ Matthew 6:34 I can’t breathe. A pounding fills my ears. Taking another single step requires momentous effort. Truth be told, I don’t know if I can do this. Life has overwhelmed me;…
“Lisa, I’m burned out. I never thought I’d get tired of being a stay at home mom and homeschooling my four kids. I just want to hide my head under the sheets in the morning instead of get up. I’m not depressed. I’m just tired of being tired. My patience is gone. I feel…
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