I was sitting in church this morning and my pastor said these words: "Joy is not dictated by circumstances." I had heard him say this before, but this time it stuck. He said there is joy in living, joy in serving, joy in sharing, and joy in resting. He wasn't talking about feeling good or feeling happy. He is talking about feeling confident. Confident like in Philippians 1:6 … [Read more...]
Got Balance?
Balance in life is difficult for me. I have struggled with this most of my life. I am a helper. I am a peacemaker. I put others before my own needs at times. When I do something I give it my all, almost too much. I am passionate. I have a narrow focus on that work, missing other things around me. Some of the things I struggle and have struggled with in balancing different things: Doing … [Read more...]
Progress Is So Sweet
Romans 5: 1-5 Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and … [Read more...]
He Hears Me! He Loves Me!
I opened my eyes, sat up in my bed and opened up my devotional book. This is what I read (excerpt from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young): DRAW NEAR TO ME with a thankful heart, aware that your cup is overflowing with blessings. Gratitude enables you to perceive Me more clearly and to rejoice in our Love-relationship. Nothing can separate you from My loving Presence! That is the basis of your … [Read more...]
Ties That Bind
Yesterday I celebrated my 23rd wedding anniversary with my husband Tony. It also was the 20th anniversary of when my father passed away. It was a bitter sweet day. As I looked through old pictures to reminisce a flood of memories came through. We all are on a journey. We all have struggles as well as highlights in our journey. Sometimes I refer to our marriage BA or AA – Before Autism or After … [Read more...]
YOU WERE CHOSEN
Colossians 2:12 And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Did you know you were chosen? Did you know God picked you out specifically to be your child’s parent? Did you know God chose you to receive Eternal Life, Everlasting Life? Did you know God sacrificed his own son for you to live … [Read more...]