RECOVERING FROM FAILED EXPECTATIONS

We had just bought a six, fresh-baked cookies. Glori, my daughter, could hardly wait to sample the warm cookie loaded with chocolate chips.  She took a bite. Then, she frowned. The chocolate chip cookie was not as delicious as she expected. Have you ever expected more from something, someone, or yourself, only to be left …

3 PROMISES FOR HEARTBREAK, HOPELESSNESS, & HUMILIATION

You may be experiencing a lingering heartbreak or feeling hopeless. Maybe you can’t get over a humiliating experience.  Discover how 3 promises from the famous Beatitudes is especially for you! Heartbreak is the feeling of grief, sorrow, or overwhelming disappointment. Heartbreak can happen suddenly. There is little that anyone can say to you or do to …

WEEK 3 OF OUR MARCH CELEBRATION!

For week 3 of our March anniversary celebration, I’d like to share one of our earlier posts that continues to inspire me. I often experience shattered hopes and broken dreams. However, for each time, God never fails to give me a new direction.  He is also leading you through your time of difficulty or indecision. Don’t …

WEEK 2 OF OUR MARCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

This is week 2 of our March anniversary celebration! To celebrate this very successful year, we are posting some of your favorite posts from our first year. Thank you for your calls, comments, emails, and helpful suggestions. Please keep them coming! Our purpose is to bless you. Thank you again for joining this ministry of …

3 THINGS TO STOP AND START LIVING YOUR PURPOSE

Question: Where are the “normal” people below? Answer: None. Growing up with parental addiction, childhood abandonment, and other kinds of abuse can cause lifelong feelings of inadequacy. From childhood, you search for the day when you will begin to feel “normal.” If you’re still struggling with feelings of inadequacy and seeking to be normal, there …

4 WAYS TO HAVE OVERFLOWING LOVE

You are a loving person. However, do you sometimes feel you could love more? Is it possible to increase your capacity to love? My mom often prayed that we would all get“more love.” I agreed while not realizing mom’s prayer request included me! However, later, as my love was tested, I definitely needed more love. …

4 REASONS WHY YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION SHOULD INCLUDE GOD

If you’re already struggling to keep that New Year’s resolution, maybe you should take a step back. Think about why you are wanting this new change. Does it include God’s purpose for your life? As people of God, our purpose is clear. It is simply to please God. But, how do we start? Proverbs 3:6 …