At my Bible study group, I shared about having a word for the year as a guide and encouragement. One gal had never done it before, and as we talked, she perked up with, “I have my word!” She was …
Stress Management in the Desert: Moses
Stress management has been around since biblical times. It isn't a new idea created in the 21st century, although there are different stressors in our lives today. In the Bible we can learn how …
Stand Strong Against Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. We deal with some type of frustration nearly every day. Some stressors we bring on ourselves due to poor planning, lack of organization, over commitment, or …
Joy in the Journey
Joy is necessary for this journey of life. Not phony smiles, but genuine joy in the deep crevices of our souls. Even when our destination seems unknown, the supernatural joy of the Lord brings a new …
Need Joy? 5 Ways Joy Draws Us Close to God
Joy helps us draw near to God through knowing His presence, giving stability in trials, gaining a new perspective, trusting His strength, and believing God in a deeper way. The other day I felt …
Olympic Moments: Focus and Press On
The focus of many of the conversations in our house has been the Olympic performances. How do athletes tuck their bodies to spin and flip off mats and platforms so skillfully? My brain would be …
Training for Life
One foot, then the other, is carefully positioned ready to spring into action. Fingers poised on the starting line. Determination in their eyes. A hush of quietness for a brief moment covers the …
