Worrying about your appearance takes a lot of time and obsessing over what others think can be draining. Outer beauty is a mirage. It is always changing, and it is exhausting to try and chase a ghost. What does the Bible say about beauty, and how can I find rest in that?
A feeling of contentment is something we all desire, but sometimes seems impossible to find. We all have to learn to be content in our circumstances. And just when we think we’ve figured it out, life throws a curve ball that brings the discontentment once again. So, what’s the secret? How do you live a contented life?
We are all trying to make the right choices in life, fearful of taking a wrong turn or making a life-altering decision. The Bible gives instruction in so many different areas, but there are still many decisions that need to be made that aren’t specifically spoken to. So then, how can we know God’s direction for our lives?
When Jesus was born in a humble, dirty manger to a humble couple from a humble village, He was born with all the authority, glory and sovereign power of the Almighty God. Even though He had every right to ride in on a white stallion with a flaming sword, slaying the wicked, He chose a different path.
Do you have space in your home that you just cannot stand? I loathed my bedroom and patio and spent as little time in there as possible. My amazing husband was so good and patient with me, as I started planning the remodel that I knew was of the utmost necessity.
Being a working mom is really hard. You are expected to do all the things, all the while making sure that your family feels your love and undivided devotion. Being torn between your responsibilities, the never-ending guilt weighs heavy every moment of the day.
In a life twist that surprised no one more than myself, I found that I was in a post-COVID world considering the one place I never thought I’d go: HOME!! I had in my mind what I thought homeschool should look like and we killed ourselves to make it happen. By Christmas break, we were all a pack of stressed-out zombies.
Rest is a unicorn these days. Through the rat-race of life, everyone seems to chase it, but very few are lucky enough to find it. People have many different theories on what true rest is, and how it is achieved. I want to talk about my own attempt to find rest, and how, after years of trying the same thing over and over again, it utterly failed!
My son’s soccer coach needed an assistant, and for some reason thought of me. For this low-energy introvert, who’d always attracted a ball to the face, this was a very big deal.
Marriage can work, if we make the choice to honor the commitment made and to learn and grow together. This is what we have learned so far in our happy marriage. My hope is that you can learn from our mistakes, and maybe recreate our wins.
I don’t care who you are, or what your current life stage is, you know what it means to be too busy. When we crowd so many activities, people, and responsibilities into our lives, there is little time or energy left for any sort of joy. Even those things that started out as fun, can choke the enjoyment out of life if we allow them. How can I stop being so busy in life?
God’s love is one of those topics that has been over taught. The verses that have been used to describe it have been over quoted. Not that they shouldn’t be, don’t get me wrong. But for many of us, we’ve grown numb to the information, not fully grasping it’s meaning within our hearts.
Worrying about your appearance takes a lot of time and obsessing over what others think can be draining. Outer beauty is a mirage. It is always changing, and it is exhausting to try and chase a ghost. What does the Bible say about beauty, and how can I find rest in that?
Christian complacency is a dangerous place to be. It might feel comfy and cozy for the moment, but that comfort is actually a crafty disguise for a numbness to growth and conviction.
No matter who you are, or where your weaknesses lie, we all have a hard time with new friends. But if we can make the effort to put ourselves out there, a friend can be a huge blessing.