Category: Blog

  God’s classroom is called LIFE. Everything that happens in our lives, both good and bad, shape us into His image IF we respond properly. Our greatest victories seem to come when we walk through the darkest valleys. It’s in those places that we either get bitter or we get better. It’s that simple. The choice belongs to us. God has shown us through His word that trusting Him when we can’t see Him is the only choice that works. And praise will flow out of that trust…never complaining. If you’re in that valley right now, trust your God. He has a plan.

  I know that You have a plan for me, God. Don’t let me miss it! Anyone else dealing with anxiety today? Or worse yet, NOT dealing with anxiety? Of course, I could quote Peter (5:7) but I’m not going to today. Just know that it’s in that Bible of yours. God didn’t make us worry-filled beings. It’s all His. Don’t keep picking it up and reloading it back on YOUR back! He said He’d take care of it and He is. Believe that today.

  When we do our best to please God every day in every way, we will be walking exactly where He wants us to. We seem to think it’s our job to make everybody else happy. We’ve got our priorities mixed up! Trying to make everybody else happy leaves us miserable. It’s draining! Pleasing God leaves us empowered! I think about being on an airplane and the stewardesses saying: “In case of emergency, put the oxygen mask on you first and then tend to others.” Jesus is the air we breathe. Please Him and our lives will be right on track.

  You are not responsible for fixing everything that’s broken. Oh, I suppose it’s okay to fix the toaster, the broken pottery, or the necklace you’ve always loved. But it is NOT alright to fix people…ever! God knows the steps it will take to get each of us where He intends for us to be. He sends the Holy Spirit to work with us day by day. When we try to step in and help Him out, we make a big mess. Nope, it’s much better to keep our hands to ourselves.

Did you ever notice that there are certain people who always think they know what’s best for you? They give advice freely even when we don’t ask for it or want it! Nobody knows what’s best for us but Jesus Christ. He can see every one of our tomorrows and He alone has the exact path that keeps us in His will. Don’t feel guilty when you don’t accept free advice from friends and family. Jesus paid a great price to be able to lead you throughout this life.    

  When someone is constantly saying unkind, derogatory words about you, that’s a tell-tale sign that a bad seed is trying to take root in their spirit! The Bible says a root of bitterness springs up if people aren’t guarding their hearts…I know first-hand that ugly words hurt. But if anything, we need to feel sorry for the person who is spewing “junk” out their mouth and pray for them. They are miserable people. And that’s a whole lot worse than being talked about!