It's not surprising to me to think someone would "look down" on a "Christian". In our past there have been so many man-made rules placed on the church that shouldn't have taken place. Truthfully it's hurt our reputation as Christ followers. I am so guilty of listening to those "rules" because I was never willing … Continue reading They said what about that??
Day: October 22, 2016
I don’t want to hear
In my faith filled walk, I've always got one thing constantly on my thoughts. I don't want anyone to ever look at me and say "Look at her, she thinks she is better than me." That statement couldn't be any farther from the truth, because if you follow my blog you've read that my struggle … Continue reading I don’t want to hear
Don’t get discouraged
What happens when we take a promotion at work? Would you suddenly take on more responsibilities, mature a little, progress, have more self confidence even? I can almost promise you would find yourself not being as concerned with what others thought about you because you know the job you were hired to do, and you … Continue reading Don’t get discouraged
Bright enough Light?
Sitting outside one afternoon my daughter comes up to me and says, "mom my flashlight isn't working." My immediate response was "baby, flashlights require dark places in order for their lights to show." You know what came next right??? Daddy (God) is trying to tell us the SAME thing. We say things like my (spiritual) … Continue reading Bright enough Light?
Simplest Complex Answer
This is so important to remember when showing Christ's love to others. His words were never meant to be harmful and hurtful. Don't take the "Holier than you" seat and go around hurting others. There's already enough hurt in the world..... the whole chapter explains so much of how to treat each other.... please take … Continue reading Simplest Complex Answer
Did you know?
It IS possible to build each-other up without tearing each-other down. #encourageitforward
Just BE
The majority of us learn by example. How do we expect change if we aren't willing to BE change? I say things around my toddlers like... darn it... coming from an adult it doesn't sound bad, but out of a 2 year old's mouth it makes you realize it's not that polite. How can I … Continue reading Just BE
Trapped
Finding yourself trying your hardest to do God's will and every time you make a move it's like a road block is in your way? We all wake up each morning hopeful. Sometimes we have more hope than others, and then other times we find that when we look around we see others having more … Continue reading Trapped
How bad do you want it
My inspiration came from Ephesians 4:3-6 and it reads... Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, Just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and father of ALL … Continue reading How bad do you want it
Hiding
Wanna know why it's hard to find a pure heart with pure intentions? Because they are all in hiding from being hurt. We've been guarding our hearts so heavily from the tremendous amount of hurt they've all felt. Hiding hearts rejoice! There is a way to overcome that stronghold! It's all in the power of … Continue reading Hiding