I was using my planner, but I had to remember it was not about my plans. It’s always about God’s plans. I was using my planner, but I had to remember it was not about my plans. It’s always about God’s plans. I am a planner. Plan goals. Make a list. Set dates. Write down …
You know that friend who really gets you? That friend who knows when something is bothering you and when you need to talk? Even more than that friend, God knows you. He knows your thoughts. He knows your needs. He knows your heart. He knows when you are suffering. He knows. Really, he does! Psalm …
It was a few months into the Coronavirus pandemic. I was sitting at my computer selecting bible verses to use on some memes I was making to share on social media. I had just selected Ephesians 6:18. It seemed a fitting verse for this time. “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all …
It was just last Sunday…a week ago today. The sanctuary was dark. The lights were out, but the sun was shining through the huge stained glass window that was the focal point over the altar. It was so beautiful it almost took my breath away. I often said that there were many sermons that could …
We’ve all had them. Footprints moments. Moments when God has gotten you through some hard times. Do you remember the “Footprints” story? It’s a beautiful picture story of how the Lord carries us through the difficult times in life. If you don’t remember it or have never read it, you can read it below. It …
Long before I was born, I needed a gift. Someone knew I needed a gift. It was my Father. My Heavenly Father. He knew me. He knew what I needed. He knew what I was going to be like. He knew my strengths and weaknesses. He knew I couldn’t make it on my own. He …
It’s a time of year that makes us pause for a moment in our busy lives. We pause to reflect. We pause to consider all that we have. We find ourselves comparing what we have to what others have. We think about the good things in our lives. We think about the good things in …
Yes, it’s that time again. It’s time for cards and candy. It’s time for flowers and romance. Or is it? You are a caregiver. Your days are busy. Your loved one needs your attention. You may not even have time to get made up and fix your hair. You are hoping you mailed off all …
Sometimes caregivers do the right thing. Sometimes they struggle to figure out what the right thing is.
“I should do more. I feel like a failure. The house is a mess. I shouldn’t have been so impatient with my loved one today.” Sometimes caregivers beat themselves up trying to live up to unrealistic expectations. You are probably harder on yourself than anyone else. You probably expect more from yourself than your loved …
