Held in the heart.


What do you have held deep within your heart? Have you made a point to focus on building a positive, kind, loving, and helpful spirit? This world is challenging…and we are faced with difficulties that can stir up many emotions. It is normal to have feelings about certain things that we face. The important thing … Continue reading Held in the heart.

You are worthy, valuable…forgiven.


Many times we get caught up in guilt and remorse from our past…and we let it sit on our shoulders. We may not even realize how much we are burdened down from our past…or how much we have let it identify our decisions…or our future. Everyone has done things in the past that they regret. … Continue reading You are worthy, valuable…forgiven.

Forgiven.


Every one of us has some sort of struggle in our walk. None of us are without sin. Sometimes people try to pretend like they have no sin in their life…but we are human…and we absolutely cannot be perfect. The only perfect one is Jesus. We must be careful not to think too highly of … Continue reading Forgiven.

Building each other up.


In a world of increasing turbulence, it can be difficult to stay positive. We are surrounded by social media, which has become the new form of communication. Texting, email, twitter, and Face book have become normal uses of information between people. The personal, one-on-one interaction with people has become limited. This has created a void … Continue reading Building each other up.

Pain…why?


No pain, no gain. Ugh. Doesn’t that phrase make you want to roll your eyes? Seriously. When people make that statement, do they really know what they are talking about? Well, in all honesty, there is some positive truth to those four words. If you are doing an intense workout, there is a point in … Continue reading Pain…why?

You make a difference.


Pay attention to any opportunity that God may allow you to be an encourager to others. A few simple words…a few moments to listen…or a helping hand….can make all the difference to someone. No matter who you are or what you do, you make a significant difference in someone else’s life. Most of us don’t … Continue reading You make a difference.