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Stay off the Ice!
A preacher’s wife once told me, “If you don’t want to slip, stay off the ice.” That has been etched in my memory since my early twenties, and it truly helped me grow my faith. As young adults, we are figuring things out and trying to make our place in this world. There are many
Giving Grace To Others
When we understand God’s truths, we are excited to share the insight He revealed to us, and we want to prevent others from making the same mistakes we made. However, we must realize that we were given the perfect time to reach that point of understanding. God placed certain events in our lives that taught
TIME TO RESET
Ah, summer vacation, time on the lake, and Fall festivals are around the corner. If you haven’t been to the beach or your favorite vacation site yet, you might think it is time to reset! Your priorities have come first; while you view your friend’s adventure photos on Facebook, you wonder when it’s your turn.
Leaving Your Comfort Zone
CHALLENGE! I love that word! I am not a competitive person, except to compete with myself. I want to do better than I did yesterday. I like to challenge myself, but oh, for those days, we get into the dreaded rut. Lazy? Complacent? I hope not, but I’m sure I have my days. Rest is
Listen, Pause, and Understand
“A smart person knows what to say; a wise person knows whether or not to say it.” -Anonymous. One thing is for sure; I am grateful for the backspace and delete buttons on social media, and I am incredibly thankful for the Holy Spirit who will tell me, “No, you don’t want to put that.”
Where is Your Heart?
Yesterday, we talked about our emotions and healthy boundary setting. How many of us have avoided conflict by saying yes, but we were neglecting something in our own lives and needed to say no? Isn’t it healthier to behave kindly and tell someone when you need to say no than to give them the perception