Today's word prompt at the Five Minute Community is "stay." I wondered at this word. I knew I could write about "stay" about walking with Jesus: staying with Him and in His presence. This concept sounds so spiritual, but in the context of what is happening in society, I seek to Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 18: Staying Active Does Not Spell Success in Jesus’s Eyes
I grapple with staying active in many other areas of my life, such as housework, being the best mom in the world, developing a consistent writing schedule, or writing the next bestseller. The list grows as I try to overcome and succeed on several fronts. Sometimes, I want to Continue Reading
31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Day 11: He Rescues From Deep and Troubled Seas
Psalm 92:5 O Lord, how great are thy works! And thy thoughts are very deep. Psalm 107:24, 29 These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. He maketh the storm a calm so that the waves thereof are still. I sink into a stormy, dark, Continue Reading
Living God’s Definition of Success
Proverbs 16:3 - Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Success, we long and strive for it. We want to be on top of the social ladder, the best in business, or the most popular blogger in the industry. What is God's definition of success, however? I Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday: He has Overcome the World
The past few weeks challenged my faith as I dealt with issues surrounding my health and my mother's health. It seemed like trials pressured us from all sides. I literally felt overcome today with depression and anxiety. I felt like crying about something as minuscule as ants threatened Continue Reading