When life gets too hectic, I unplug and disconnect. I figure it’s better to offend a few people by being unavailable than to feel so burdened I become someone God never intended me to be.
“While Jesus and his followers were traveling, he went into a town, and a woman named Martha let him stay at her house. She had a ... Read More
When people say things that annoy, discourage or upset me, I have to remind myself that we are more alike than we are different. I say things that are careless or even hurtful more times than I care to count, so I have to find the grace to brush it off if I expect people to offer me the same ... Read More
What’s the big deal with a name? A woman helping me at the grocery store yesterday, finished up by saying, “Is there anything else I can get you, Nicole?” I don’t know what it is, but when people use my name, it makes me feel special. Important almost. It’s amazing how the little things we do can add kindness to ... Read More
Words are meant to encourage, uplift and breathe life and light into this world. Sometimes our greatest act of kindness is to simply keep our mouth shut when we know nothing good is going to come out of it.
“And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.” -Matthew 12:36
“I am God’s favorite child… and so are you.” -Jo Satrang, in her Bible Study Fellowship teaching.
The great thing about God is that He doesn’t have to make sense. We can count on Him for WAY more than we could ever imagine, because He’s not held to the same human attributes that define us. Thank God for that!
Last night I got to meet the 92 year old woman who appointed herself as my children’s pen-pal. The letters she writes them about growing up in a one-room school house in rural North Dakota are priceless. We cherish every one… Please don’t ever think you are too old, too poor, or too anything to be led by kindness. Until ... Read More
It is my belief that when you bring the things that hurt you out into the open, you diminish Satan’s power to hold them over your head and keep you in bondage.
Pull those wounds from the deepest part of your soul, allow people to pray over them with you and then watch God renew you. It is truly amazing.
My conversation with my 3 year old son, Ben…
Me: Ben, what should I tell people this week to make them happy?
Ben: You should tell them that God loves them.
Me: Hmmm. Good idea.
There you go. Only the truth comes out of the mouths of babes. God loves you! Have a great week!
I am so thankful that God does not base His decision to be patient with me on my decision to be patient with others.
Are you moving at a pace that allows you enough time to ask God for His input on every situation you encounter? He wants to help create your perfect life, not pick up the pieces after you’ve tried to do it all yourself.
