James 1:2-4

We’ve all been hurt by life and struggled in some form or fashion; no one is immune to suffering. But rather than view the pain as our burden to bear, what if we considered it a gift for growing? Healing on the other side of heartbreak is not simply returning to how we were before but becoming better than we would have been without it—someone stronger, someone wiser, someone gentler. And that’s something we all want.…

James 1:2-4:"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."You have been dreaming of going to college, but...…

James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."In your journey as a Christian, you...…

I have no doubt that the devil loves to get us thinking the worst-case scenario to keep us from confidently trusting God. He loves to make us forget that God is far greater and much more powerful than he (the devil) can ever be. Therefore, I meditate on scripture that reminds me about God’s love, mercy, power, ability, compassion, etc., etc., etc.!…

Join me for Day 16 of 31 Days to Fruitful Living! Joy will bloom in the unlikeliest of places. Keep watering. Joy is very resilient.…

The blacksmith uses heat and force to transform the iron into the desired shape. The iron goes into the fire to be heated and is then moved to the anvil to be hammered into the desire form. The process is repeated until the smith is satisfied with the result.…

Though the terror has a way of striking at any time, any place, “life” doesn’t stop. 1981 was another year of change, including … A new job — way beyond anything I’d ever done. Buying a home ……

In times of boredom or desperation, we need inspirational quotes to uplift our weary souls. We live in a world of chaos, disorder, and brokenness. When everything seems fine, boredom also sets in. As a result, our momentum and optimism plummet to cripple us so that we cannot positively and cheerfully move on. No one …

One of the hardest things on this journey we call, “life” is overcoming. It seems as if it will never happen. Either the hole of debt we have dug is too deep, or the struggle with the one we once l……

Photo by: Miguel Barrera Waiting. The final frontier. To boldly go where no man wants to go. I don’t know about you, but I hate to wait on just about anything. No, I’m not that important, where I h……