Do you find yourself making lists of ways you’re inadequate? Do you constantly put yourself down? There’s a simple solution: Stop it! Read this wonderful post on WordServe Water Cooler to learn more. http://wordservewatercooler.com/2014/12/19/two-words-of-advice-stop-it/
Colossians 1:11-12 God’s strength for the long haul
Agony. Death. Pain. Fear. Sorrow. We will experience these things and more as we go through life. Do I have to just grit my teeth and endure? In the middle of the deepest and darkest valleys, God will help me to move beyond my wailing question, “Why me?” I look to see God in the… Read More
Passing through the fire
I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians… Read More
Philippians 2:25-30 He put his life on the line
Epaphroditus went on a mercy mission to bring help to Paul, bring him money from his friends in Philippi (prisoners had to pay for their own upkeep). It was dangerous, and he became desperately ill. He stepped forward, volunteered, for this task because he felt called by God to do so, and what happened? He… Read More
Valley growth
Never apologize for being deep in the valley, For the soil is rich there, Good for growth. It’s okay to be on the mountain top, But there in the thin soil Growth is minimal.
Silent, but deadly
Depression isn’t a dragon That overtly threatens And awakens Vanquishing knights Inside ourselves. Rather, It is a silent enemy That infiltrates And becomes part of the landscape, Assuming more and more prominence Until takeover Is accomplished. To mount an insurrection We must develop A vigilant network Of counter-spies Snooping through the mundane, Sniffing out each… Read More
