Life has many distractions that disrupt our relationship with God. Our feelings get offended. We focus on the offense, holding on to the hurt or bitterness. We say or do something that …
How Can I Gain a Pure Heart?
It's hard to keep a pure heart with the noise of the world through television, social media, and the internet constantly invading our lives. Are the words we hear encouraging or …
How do You Guard Your Heart?
"I thought you'd call sooner." The voice on the phone was full of criticism and disappointment. I sensed coldness as she continued talking about the stress in her life. I listened, …
What is the Condition of Your Heart?
I wasn't prepared the first time I visited someone in the hospital with a heart condition after bypass surgery. The heart had blockage that needed surgical correction and now the patient was …
The Heart of Perspective
The mid-winter trees sparkled with frozen beauty. The branches glistened from frozen fog and light snow. But when I looked at the other side of the trees, the limbs appeared …
How are You Preparing for Christmas?
Christmas is fast approaching; the simple thought can stir up anxiety from considering all the tasks involved in preparing for this major holiday. December can be one big headache …
