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Every so often I need a pep talk. Today is one of those days. And when I need a pep talk, I go to Romans 8:26-39. Here are 10 truths from Romans 8 that will encourage you, empower you, and equip you to overcome whatever difficulty you may be feeling right…
I went to bible study Monday night, the question was asked during the lecture: “What is straw, wood and hay in your life?” The question was taken in reference to 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. This passage talks about building our lives on things that can withstand fire. When we are judged at the end of our […]
This summer has proved that struggle is a companion of our lives. I have written a few blogs on the struggles that I am personally having. Whether its not having anymore children or accepting what God is placing in front of me. Well, I have named my 32nd year of my life, the year of […]
(Paul Lowry, Flickr, 2008) I have always been intrigued by the story of Samson and Delilah. I guess, its the whole, Samson could tear a young lion with his bare hands and all. Samson’s was strong, no doubt about it. God made him that way for His purpose. God used Samson and His strength for […]
When I was in graduate school to become a counselor the phrase “emotional firefighters” was often told to us as emerging counselors. Emotional firefighting sounds like some new self help book, but what the professors meant is that we get right into the middle of the fire, people’s pain, and try to put it out. […]
Am I enough? Is often the song lyric that plays in my head. This song is played as I live my life. Am I enough for my husband and children? Am I enough of a daughter, sister, or friend? At times, it feels as I am always failing someone in my life. Am I enough? […]
Life is a marathon 