90 minutes after sitting in the chair at the dentist’s office, I rise to leave with an anchor securely in place. The professionalism and excellent care by this all-female crew is impressive. It wasn’t part of my prayer request. However, I’m always grateful when God, […]
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Living Offended is a Choice
“Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is a choice.” I saw this quote on a friend’s social media page. For me, it is a profound truth about the human experience. Our social media feeds, the local news, and even casual conversations can be breeding grounds […]
Shameless Persistence
“Shameless persistence.” My BFF briefly told me about a Bible Study session she led last week. I remember her using this phrase from Luke 11. “I tell you—because of your shameless persistence, even though it’s the middle of the night, your friend will get up […]
The Sin of Not Praying
I don’t even know her. She’s a friend of a friend. Each time she messaged me, it was to provide an update on her physical, emotional, or financial situation. Her “pray for me right now” arrived in my inbox at strange hours. I’ve heard that […]
Sweet Hour Of Prayer
The teacup quickly warns my hands that I can’t linger too long in this position. I have a full day ahead, and this time in the Word is too precious to waste. This is my only sweet hour of prayer. Quickly I finish the tea […]
Like So, Like That
“Like so, like that.” If you’ve ever seen a Tabitha Brown video, you’re familiar with this phrase as Tab talks us through her latest recipe. Tonight, after demonstrating to one of my personal training clients how to do an exercise, she uttered this memorable phrase […]
Praise to the God of All Comfort
As we traveled home from Canada, I felt agitated. I was tired; my backpack felt heavy, and everyone talked too loud. All I wanted to do was find my seat on the plane, put in my headphones, and shut out the world for a few […]
Where Does Your Mind Go?
“Where your mind goes, your life follows.” These words from Dr. Caroline Leaf are in her book, Think Learn Succeed. Where does your mind go? Is it producing the life you want to be living? I’m asking myself these questions. Dr. Leaf goes on to […]