Encouragement and inspiration for tough times.
Are you wondering if you read the title correctly, 5 Danger of Spiritual Goals? Maybe you are reading that and beginning to disagree. Stick with me and let’s talk about these dangers. First of all, I need to say that I do believe that Setting Spiritual Goals are important. I have written 6 Spiritual Goals you Need to Set. I have set spiritual goals myself each year and have shared these here. 2019 Spiritual Goals 2020 Spiritual Goals I do…
Why? How often do we hear that question? Probably as often as you ask it! I often ask it to myself. So let’s ask the question now, “Why is it important to have a teachable heart?” The importance of a teachable heart — but what does that mean? So what does teachable mean? I often begin with asking myself the simple question, “What is the dictionary definition of this word?” It might be simple but the depth of what you…
As you strive to live a faithful life, there are some characteristics that will help you to continue to live a faithful life. You need to be faithful to the life that God has called you to. It might not look like others but it is your life. Live your life as a faithful life. In writing to the Corinthians Paul writes these words, “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” I Corinthians 4:2. We are…
Don’t pity me because I am a Special Needs Mom. I recently read an illustration in a Christian book on suffering that left me feeling as if the woman in the illustration was feeling pity for the special needs parents. This woman spoke about seeing a child with Down Syndrome fall. The woman felt sorrow that she would never reach her human potential and do amazing things. Don’t pity me. Ask me how I have seen God work in my…
A few years ago, sitting in a team meeting I wrote on my notes, “learn to lament.” I went home and forgot about that, but my heart kept being drawn to the desire to understand what it means to lament. I read a book on prayer and wrote notes on the chapter on lament. Later I did a Bible study on Psalms hoping that would help me. I wanted to learn how to lament. In many ways, I think I…