Have you had a mental dialogue in your head? I certainly do. Something that goes like, “I wonder why he/she got to have that … I would be happy if I had that, but I never get what I want.” And that little voice never stops. We all have an inner critic talking us into… Continue reading Soul Satisfaction, and Strategic Disappointment
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Your Soul Needs to be With God
“The soul seeks God with its whole being. Because it is desperate to be whole, the soul is God-smitten and God-crazy, and God-obsessed.” John Ortberg Did you realize that you are needy? Other people probably know you are, but you should know it too. In our culture, being needy is not looked at as a… Continue reading Your Soul Needs to be With God
Your Soul Needs a Future
There is a problem because we are not just souls; we are enfleshed souls, and we know what happens to flesh.” John Ortberg This is a quote from John Ortberg reminding us that no matter our belief in God, our bodies will wither and fade just as the grass of the field. We are witnessing… Continue reading Your Soul Needs a Future
Soul Keeping: Your soul needs a center.
Did you know that every day, you have two worlds to manage? The outer world includes your job, home, social networking, kids, pets, etc. This outer world occupies most of your focus because it is always so in your face. However, the other world that must be managed is your inner world, the spiritual part… Continue reading Soul Keeping: Your soul needs a center.
I Pray the Lord my Soul to Keep?
Do you remember having the nighttime prayer said in your house? The prayer possibly scares children with the phrase, “If I should die before I wake.” Yikes, that isn’t assuring. Thankfully, someone changed it to the version in the picture to the right. But the phrase I want to highlight is still there. “I pray… Continue reading I Pray the Lord my Soul to Keep?
Following the Difficult Path: Part 2-Symbols and Meanings
In this Prophetic Dream series, I am attempting to process the dreams I believe are communication that I am given from Jesus. In the first post, I describe the dream in parable/story form to provide the reader with a chance to start thinking if the story connects with them in any way. In part 2,… Continue reading Following the Difficult Path: Part 2-Symbols and Meanings
Prophetic Dream Series: Following the Difficult Path: Part 1
I have felt for quite a while that it is time to take a difficult path, and honestly, it scares me to death. As a people pleaser who prefers to keep the peace, I have been giving in to my fear so much that I have resisted more than I have given in to God's… Continue reading Prophetic Dream Series: Following the Difficult Path: Part 1
When 5 Words Can Change Your Life
Words are pretty powerful things. For instance, whether you heard the 5 words "Happy Valentine's Day, my love" today or not could have shifted the balance of your mood considerably. I know it used to for me. But today it does not and I am sure it is because of 5 other words that jumped… Continue reading When 5 Words Can Change Your Life
Just Like Mike, Simply Begin Again.
They all sound alike. When we hear them, the memories get thick like the soup that this colder weather makes us crave. Those yellow school buses have started their daily routes down our streets with engines roaring and brakes squeaking. Though I don't have kids getting off and on them anymore, they still drive many… Continue reading Just Like Mike, Simply Begin Again.
Thursday Thoughts: The Leash of Faith
I am into week four of puppy ownership! It has been both fun and challenging, to say the least. One thing I can say for sure is that I am learning a lot, both about dogs and myself. I initially thought this puppy, who we named Crowder, would fit into our lifestyle. However, it has… Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: The Leash of Faith
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