Sunday my pastor shared from a traditional passage of the Christmas story, Luke 1:26-38. It was a powerful message about the miracle of Christmas. The miracle that began nine months before the miracle in the manger. It was a reminder that God is still a God of miracles. As he wrapped things up, he talked... Continue Reading →
We live in a society where people ask "how are you?," without really caring about the response. It's a passing question, where again how you truly are is ignored. You learn to put on the mask of "fine." or "great." even when the world is crashing down around you. I think that most people have... Continue Reading →
Yesterday my son-in-law made a comment that was so profound and simple. My two daughters, my son-in-law and I were playing Baggo after family dinner. The first round he was teamed with my daughter, his wife. They won. The second round he was teamed with me. He won. His wife lost. The third round He was teamed with... Continue Reading →
2 Corinthians 1-3-7 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given... Continue Reading →
I have very few memories from childhood. What few I have that are my own (Not stories told to me or remembered through pictures), are negative memories, But God. I am the youngest of five siblings, my oldest brother is ten years older and the closest in age sibling died at birth two years before I... Continue Reading →
There are times in life when you realize just exactly how much your childhood impacted who you are and how you perceive things. I had one of these moments recently. My daughter and I were talking about the 5 Love Languages. She went through giving her answers for the test for children. Even as she answered,... Continue Reading →
Recently I attended at training on Trauma Informed Care. This is something that I have attended training on since I obtained my license. It has a growing knowledge base in the field. I was reminded that trauma occurs when there is an event that is experienced with adverse affects. I was also reminded that trauma... Continue Reading →
Today I was sitting in a professional training and the presenter asked us to think about the death of a loved one. Three immediately came to mind, as there are three people who are very dear to me that I have lost. I could not choose to pick just one. When I think of death... Continue Reading →
I was talking with a friend recently about the difference between receiving something for your self from God versus reading something or hearing it. She said that she said knew something, but was still struggling in that area of her life. I was sitting in the drive thru line waiting to grab food, as I... Continue Reading →
Realizing the difference between Mercy, Grace and Forgiveness is important. There are times where we look at forgiveness and think that because we act differently that we have forgiven. However, sometimes that is just a lie that we tell ourselves that opens us up to a stronghold in our life. There are times that we... Continue Reading →
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