Adversity.  Mmm there's a word for ya. When I think of adversity I think of troubled marriages, lost jobs, lost homes, lost loved ones.  There's so much more. The tough part is finding strength through adversity. The Story of Joseph Ive been reading through the Old and New Testament at the same time. …
How To Avoid Temptation
Truth be told ... You can't avoid temptation. "Be alert and of sober mind. Â Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion look for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 You can however, be prepared for it. Be ready. "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not …
Why Do We Fight – How To Stop
Ever wonder why you and your spouse fight? The relationship started out so beautiful, loving and fun. Â Then marriage, kids and bills became the norm. Somewhere in the mix you've added wedges and now you're just stuck in a rut of constant spinning and fighting. What happened? Who's To Blame We want to place blame. …
All Things Made New
Well the New Year is here. 2016 will hold great new things for us. God's Word says so. In fact, each new day, will hold new things for us. We hope and pray they are good new things, but often the new isn't that good. It seems that 2015 held a lot of pain and …
Joy Is A Fruit of the Holy Spirit
As I lay awake tonight, I began to pray hoping my single focused mind would drift off to sleep again, despite my being uncomfortable. Â The fruits of the Spirit began to run through my head. "Love, Joy, Peace ... Joy ... Joy? Oh ya! Â Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Â I forgot about …
Merry Christmas
It's Christmas Eve. All is right with the world or so I want to think. I imagine Christmas Eve as being silent. A gentle falling snow, twinkling lights from our tree and a cup of hot cocoa in my hand. The Eve of the birth of my savior is magical with just that one event. …
