That God created us to be and that our kids, family, and the world needs us to be.
As you get up and get going today, what are you finding before you? Waiting for something? Waiting on something? Do you realize it matters? Where are you putting your focus matters? Do you realize that waiting is what it will take to make it through? Not just procrastinating or wasting time, but rather waiting…
What comes to mind when you hear the word dependable? Who or what comes to mind when you think of someone or something that is capable of being trusted or depended on? What or who comes to mind when you think of words like reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and secure? Is your list long or short? Can…
As we come out of a season of being thankful and a time of sales and purchases, what are your thoughts on gifts? Would you prefer to give a gift or receive a gift? If you could only pick one of the two options and throw out the other option, which would you choose? Gift…
Control your response! We can’t control what others are going to do or say today but we can control our responses. We need to make sure our heart is healthy and filled to overflowing with love otherwise our response could be catastrophic. When someone hurts your today, how will you respond? What is the state…
We need to be good and faithful servants. Choosing to live our lives being a good steward so that in the end we will get to hear “well done, good and faithful servant”. Are you being a good steward of what you have been given? Are you using what you have with purpose, on purpose,…
What is the motivation for people going and shopping during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? Could it be a spirit of generosity to give good gifts as reasonable prices? On the days after celebrating all that we are thankful for on Thanksgiving, could it be the overflow of gratitude pouring out the desire…
What comes to mind as you ready today’s title? Did it get you to do a heart check of where you are at today? Did you have to take inventory to make sure you haven’t allowed the enemy to get in there and plant seeds of lies and destruction causing bitterness, anger, frustration, and even…
“Steward?” you might ask. “Gifts from God?” you may wonder. Let’s consider the gifts God gives and then you an reflect upon the ones He has given you. Spiritual Gifts from God: How to be stewards of God’s Gifts: Use them to serve others and glorify God. We should not use them for personal gain…
Have you ever heard the phrase “fear not, just believe”? Ever wondered how that could be possible? It requires love to make it happen! Examples of the Fear Not, Just Believe concept showing up: The Bible in the Old and New Testament tell us Fear Not or alternatively Do Not Be Afraid: Old Testament: New…
As we begin today we will face many opportunities to say words. We are faced with the decision of which words to use and their impact on the people around us. Words are transformative as they have the power to build up and tear down. We get the choice to use our language for good…
What comes to mind when you hear the word residency? Do you think of a living arrangement or training environment? When it comes to what you do allow to make its home or take root in your heart? Do you realize that it matters and making wise choices of what can stay and what needs…
How often do you pause and make time to be giving thanks and share your thanksgiving? Does it take a national holiday or is it something you express to people daily? Are you expressing thanksgiving by giving compassion generously to others? Do you express gratitude with your attitude by generously showing lovingkindness? Why not start…
Ever considered what always really means? What about the implications of being called to rejoice always? Let’s explore this idea. Look for ways on the good and the bad days to find joy and be thankful. Maintain a positive focus in both good and bad times for joy and gratitude. Choosing joy in tough times….
Firstly, as we begin today who realizes the path that we choose matters? Therefore, walk in the way and you will reap the rewards and benefits. Additionally, choosing unwisely a different path and deal with the consequences and harm. Furthermore, God’s given us His Word to be a lamp unto our feet and a light…
Do you know why alignment is equally important? When we are out of alignment, it can affect our physical and mental well-being. For instance, if our body is out of alignment, it can cause discomfort and pain, leading to poor posture, muscle tension, and even injury 1. Similarly, when our life is out of alignment, we may feel…
