Loving from the Inside Out
I’m a morning person by choice. I’m up and at ‘em at 4am or 5am and posting my blog. I know that I am an anomaly to those who have late-sleeping patterns. I’ve been up for a while when our continental breakfast bar is open at 8 am. Yesterday, I went over to grab something…
Hope Floats to Hope Saves
‘Hope floats’ means hope will give us the strength to overcome difficulties and hardships. It is also the title of a 1998 movie that casted Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr. who beautifully did justice to their roles. I loved this line in the movie: “Just give HOPE a chance to float….and it will!” I…
Anything is Possible with Hope
I often receive private messages from those who are hurting and are seeking peace in their lives. They’ve “tried” God, but still feel abandoned and hopeless. I speak truth and life into them and pray with them. And, very often, I’ll receive back their reply that what I said gave them comfort and peace –…
Despairing is NOT Trusting in God’s Sovereignty
Maybe I’m embellishing his game, but I think my son is as close as he can be to being a pro-golfer. He has excelled at his game and tournament play. On those days, he micro-manages his play. The right clothes, shoes, clubs AND, most importantly – mindset. When he speaks to a teammate during play,…
Finding Rest (Even in a Storm)
I have known rest and I have known storms. I prefer rest – especially at this season of my life. I prefer quiet, peaceful waters that allow “my boat” to just coast along. Sure, my boat may encounter a an underwater boulder or two, but that boulder is just an easy bump that didn’t take…