How Do We Carry Our Crosses?
When we think about carrying our crosses, it can feel daunting. It’s easy to slip into a complaining mindset, especially when life throws unexpected curveballs. Trust me, I’ve been there. But here’s the thing — complaining doesn’t lighten the load; it only keeps us focused on the weight of the cross. So, is the way…
Empathy Makes a Difference
Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, like putting ourselves into the mental shoes of someone to understand and even share their emotions and feelings. Not until I saw it, did I believe it. I’ve been telling the tales of my recent visit and stay in Tulsa with my bro and…
Encouragers! Let’s Unite!
Have you noticed when you walk into a fast-food restaurant or retail store that you’ll hear one of their employees shout out “Good afternoon, welcome to ____”? Isn’t that encouraging? You were noticed! You also know that some of those employees have been taught to say something encouraging to you like “I love your hair”…
Worry FREE – Guarantee!
How is it possible to NOT WORRY in these days and times? “Don’t Worry???” You may be saying “That’s easy for you to say — you’re not facing what I’m facing today.” Perhaps not the exact challenge or situation, but I’ve known troubles and I’ve had plenty of reasons to worry. And, out of those…
Your Story for God’s Glory
A dear friend shared her mouth-dropping “story” with me. Though I was riddled with awe to hear her story, I knew it was a story she needed to share. You see this gal is one of the godliest women I know and to see where God brought her from to where she is today, you…
Encouragers…Time to Take Courage and Encourage
Have you noticed when you walk into a store and you hear one of the clerks or food preparers shout out “Good afternoon, welcome to ____”? Isn’t that encouraging? You were noticed! And you know that some of those sales clerks have been taught to say something nice to you like “I love your hair…
Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Story
CHAZOWN is a Hebrew word for vision, purpose, destiny — and it’s what God had in mind for us when He created us. Each one of us was placed on earth for a unique purpose that’s solely ours to fulfill. I was once a participant, but this weekend I was a veteran volunteer at the…
Behind the Storm is a Rainbox of Blessing
Most of my posts are from my own personal life experiences. St. Paul said, in 2 Corinthians 1:4 “That you may be comforted with the same comfort that I have been comforted with.” And, indeed, iit is MY utmost desire is to comfort others with the same comfort that I have been comforted with during…