Each and every single day we have a tempting offer to look back over our past. All the best, all the worst has this tendency to creep into our minds. We will remember with a smile all the pleasant memories we have experienced. Our first date, our first kiss, prom, and graduation. Getting married and having kids and so on. But then we have the bad memories. Despite the numerous good memories we may have,…
A life of prayer… is the foundation of all that is required to come to the point of saying ‘Yes’ to follow Him. It is important for a Christian to understand this: it is only through a life of prayer that one is able to have the courage, the faith, and the trust in God for whatever calling He has for you; to come to a point in life of proclaiming that ‘Yes’. I encourage all Christians, of whatever…
Learn from the past, but don’t allow your past mistakes to impede or dominate your future.
You can never go back and change the past or start over from the beginning, but you can decide to make today a new beginning. Don’t dwell on what you can’t change; instead, focus on the potential that your future holds.
Life is a marathon that requires daily effort and diligence. You can’t expect a few days of exceptional effort to provide the same results and long-term dedication and hard work. You have to make it happen every day, even though some days will appear to offer no achievement or progress. Success is about the sum of your entire journey, and taking a shortcut will only shortchange you.
Each day we see people who look lost, sad, or depressed. It could be a friend, coworker, acquaintance, or even a stranger. And you might have no idea what that person is experiencing or what is creating the challenge or stress in the person’s life. But you have the potential to help that person, to be their hero. A simple smile, kind word, or message of encouragement will let that person know that someone cares…
It can be hard for some of us to accept, but many aspects of life are out of our control. However, with faith and belief in a greater plan, it can become easier to learn to wait for your journey to unfold before you. There will be trying times and lessons that seem to be too challenging and difficult to survive, but you are stronger and more resilient than you think. You will learn and…
Dear God, Help me each day to enjoy all that You have blessed me with. Help me to remember what is important to me. Help me to not be anxious about anything but with prayer, petition, and thanksgiving to give all things to You. You are the God of peace which passes all understanding. You shall guide my heart and my mind. I trust You in that whatever happens, You will help me to carry…
Just a quick note to pass along. Diana has made it through the transplant surgery! She has a long road ahead of her. And the family is facing substantial medical bills in spite of their health insurance. But the success of this transplant gives Diana and her husband Justin hope that they will be able to enjoy the coming holiday season as a family! Thank you to everyone who is praying for Diana and her…
Life is a gift. But sadly, many of us do not discover that until our own life or the life of a loved one is threatened. Make the most of every moment that you have and seize every opportunity to tell the special people in your life how much you love them. Tomorrow is promised to no one, so leave no words unsaid, no hugs unshared and no sadness or anger between you and those…