Stand Still: God is Working

We live in a society that does not appreciate inactivity. We believe that we must be doing something at all times. There are so many gadgets to keep us connected with what we have to do that we really don’t need to be inactive.But there are times in life when God calls us to stop … Continue reading Stand Still: God is Working

Trust God and His Plan

What do you do when your greatest fear becomes your reality? We tend to believe that we will act this way or that. But what is the single most important element that dictates our reaction in times of crisis? Well, when the Children of Israel saw Pharaoh's army approaching, they said, “Why did you bring … Continue reading Trust God and His Plan

God’s Faithfulness Makes a Difference

Life, at times, throws us a curved ball, somewhat like Pharaoh granting the children of Israel the freedom they longed for, then chasing after them. Sometimes, we can feel as discouraged as they must have felt. But we need to remember that God is faithful. His faithfulness makes a difference in our lives.Deuteronomy 31:6 NLTSo … Continue reading God’s Faithfulness Makes a Difference

Trusting God Through Unpleasant Change

When you are going through difficulty, that difficulty can seem to take on a life of its own; it can consume your thoughts for every waking moment of the day. You focus your energies on change, but change is in short supply. What do you do?We like to feel that we are in control and … Continue reading Trusting God Through Unpleasant Change

When Compassion Brings Change

We live in uncertain  times and deal with a multitude of issues that those who went before us can even imagine. There is political unrest, uncertainty in the workplace and discord in the family. When we find ourselves amid these situations,  we long for a place of peace and solitude. Where can we find peace? … Continue reading When Compassion Brings Change

Believe and Receive

People need help! Some need more help than others. Needing help has nothing to do with your position or financial status. There are some issues that only God can fix. Therefore, we need to have faith in God. Hebrews 11:6 NLTAnd it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to … Continue reading Believe and Receive

Abundant Joy through Faith

There are times in life when we are unable to advocate for ourselves. Babies and little children cannot communicate that they are the victims of maltreatment and neglected so we advocate for them. Then we have seasons in our lives when we can find ourselves unable to seek the care we need. Today we will … Continue reading Abundant Joy through Faith

God’s Plans Bring Success

When you want to build a house, it's not enough to say I have the vision in my head. It is important to have a plan. God has a plan for your life. Success comes when you work with God and His plan. Ecclesiastes 3:1 AMPThere is a season (a time appointed) for everything and … Continue reading God’s Plans Bring Success

Called for God’s Purpose and Plan

Have you ever had the worst experience of your life, and you feel like the bottom fell out and you are floating in midair? Sometimes life can throw some things at us that make it difficult to navigate the simple things in life. We are unable to make decisions because everything is a blur. Suddenly, … Continue reading Called for God’s Purpose and Plan

Rewarded for Exceptional Service

Every assignment is different, and teachers understand that better than most. Every year you greet a different group of students to nurture for the new school year. Some years you believe you have the best class possible and there are the years that you want to pull the blanket over your head and stay in … Continue reading Rewarded for Exceptional Service