Stepping into the future

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29-11 In just over two months it will officially be 2025. I hope this year has been good for you so far. I have faced… Continue reading Stepping into the future

“The strong are not always courageous”

Do you ever feel that you’re not good enough? To face down situations that you dread or overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable? If you ever feel that you’re not good enough — you’re right. That might sound mean but the fact remains that “no one is good but One, that is, God” (Mark 10:18). None… Continue reading “The strong are not always courageous”

Keeping Up Appearances

There’s an old television series that my mother especially loves to watch. It’s called “Keeping Up Appearances”. The main character Hyacinth is obsessed with maintaining a good image as an upstanding, important member of the community. It’s a great comedy to watch and is definitely a favorite in our household. I suppose everyone has a… Continue reading Keeping Up Appearances

And be thankful

There are days when everything seems to be going wrong. During these times we might be tempted to lean towards a negative attitude and start seeing only problems. If this happens to you dear Reader, take a deep breath and ….thank GOD. Start counting your blessings. The breath in your lungs … the beautiful sunshine… Continue reading And be thankful

What do you say?

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. ~ Luke 6:45 What you say matters. Our words, whether good or ill, can… Continue reading What do you say?