the greenest grass around

Bob Marley had it right when he said, “Don’t worry, be happy.” I don’t think he was referring to the biblical sense of the matter, but he was on the right track.  As Christians, the Bible tells us many times not to worry. That is easier said than done in this world of constant stress…

For a person who loves a good plan, my life for the past year has been the epitome of a train wreck. Yes, my family has gone through a dark tragedy that we are still working through for some time. But it just seems that, literally, everything is a struggle these days. Why can’t something…

My dad and I were looking around in a Christian bookstore many years ago. I noticed a bible study called “Chasing God with Three Flat Tires.” I commented that I could relate to that title, which was how I felt. My dad blankly stated, “Then you aren’t chasing God.” It took me many years to…

When we walk through the valley of the shadow of death (trials and tribulations), we need to change our perspective to trust God in all circumstances. This is a hard topic for me. It’s tough to trust when things are not easy. It is so easy to rely on God when you are living your…

The Lent season is a time of preparation for Easter. But it is also a time of reflection and action on our part. I do not usually participate in Lent activities leading to Easter, but I wanted to implement some things this year. Each day I will post a Bible verse preparing for Lent. I…

Do you wonder if you are living out your true purpose in life? Do you ask God to guide and direct your path for his glory? Do you question your calling? I know I do. It is usual for us to examine, especially when God is silent. So let’s look at how we can be…

Seasons of pain have a way of stripping us down to our bare bones. These seasons make us feel alone. Not the alone when we are at home by ourselves enjoying a book but the alone where we think we have been left, abandoned, and forgotten. Suffering can make you feel truly alone, abandoned, and…

We say that as a prayer, but do we really mean it? Honestly, if God had told me about my son’s accident before it happened, I would have done everything I could to stop it. I would not have said, “Thy will be done.” We have to remember that we are here to glorify God.…

How did I not see this coming? The short answer: This is real life and not a greek tragedy in the 80s amination… Yes, “How did I now see this coming?” has popped into my head a few times. I realize it is not a rational question, but when you are grieving, not all of…

I am so glad you decided to join us in moving from self-criticism to constructive self-reflection. Today we begin reevaluating our thinking, motives, and emotions to become the person we want to be. We hear so much about “Be the change”. Yes, be the change you want to see in the world. But most importantly,…