Do you find yourself yearning for something new to burst forth in your life? You’re not alone. We were all created with a yearning deep within to fulfill a purpose, a tiny seed that God planted with our DNA just waiting to sprout new life and be transformed. But first,…
Another snowy nor’easter is barreling across the Northeast USA. We’ve been hit hard this March. Several huge snowstorms in a few short weeks. Technically, it’s spring, but you’d never know it from looking out your window. I have three random thoughts to share on this snowy day: 1- There’s a…
I have been an inconsistent Lenten Christian. I have failed almost every time in my attempts to “give up” a pleasure or activity for the entire Lenten season. I am not proud of my failures. They reveal my selfishness. I was not trained early in the concept of this season…
Do you ever look at projects you’ve completed and tell yourself that it’s not good enough or doesn’t measure up? I sadly admit that I suffer with this condition. I work hard on something and then I become my worst critic and pick it apart. This is something I’ve struggled…
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 (emphasis mine) Gratitude: the quality of being…