Rejoice in Him

Claire, Elisabeth, Ginger, Julie, and Rick share thoughts from the heart to the heart

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Growth

How to Gain Consistent and Lasting Peace

Ever wish you could have some peace and quiet?  Or, if you can’t have the quiet, at least have some peace? It reminds me of Wugui [“woo-gway”]—that old tortoise/former master in Kung Fu Panda, sitting in the lotus position on… Continue Reading →

Why Wait For God Alone?

Wouldn’t we all love to wait for God alone—as in, not have to wait in traffic, or at the doctor’s office, or for our kids to get dressed to go wherever they/we all need to, etc.? Unfortunately, we still have… Continue Reading →

How to Quicken the Rate of Change and Forward Movement

Some time ago I made a “scientific” discovery:  The rate of change and forward movement  is directly related to the level of motivation.  While this may not qualify as a law of physics, it does apply to human and animal… Continue Reading →

What We Do and Don’t Need to Fear

Why does fear matter?  Because whatever we fear governs our life and thoughts.  Here are examples of the more common fears and their implications: 1. If we fear rejection, we will always be worried about whether we’re pleasing people or… Continue Reading →

Listening for God’s Voice

Have you ever wondered, “How do I know if the Lord is speaking to me?”  Or, similarly, “How do I recognize the voice of God?”—as opposed to your own thoughts, the devil disguising himself as an “angel of light”, or… Continue Reading →

How to handle your doubts

All of us have experienced doubts in our lives. We want to believe, but in the back of our mind is a nagging doubt. You’re not alone – Jesus met a man who desperately wanted to believe, but he felt… Continue Reading →

How to Stay Calm in the Midst of Trouble

IT’S EASY TO STAY CALM WHEN YOU KNOW THE SHAKING WON’T HURT YOU! A few nights ago, I put all my bread ingredients in the bread-making machine, set the delay-timer to have it done in 13 hours, and went off… Continue Reading →

When We Need a Do-Over

As with many other churches, what started as a major adjustment has become a tool for broader reach—live-streaming services.  The only drawback we can see is people who substitute this for coming in person but prefer to stay home because… Continue Reading →

Little by Little

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Beginning is half done.”  But how do you get yourself to begin when it seems so overwhelming?  Thoughts like, “It’s way too much for me!”, or “I can never finish, so why even start?!”, come… Continue Reading →

In-Order-To

Back in Girl-Scout days we used to sing a song that started with, “I know an old lady who swallowed a fly…”  Doesn’t sound very pleasant, does it?  But wait, it gets worse!  It goes on to state, “I know… Continue Reading →

Leaders Decide

The best leaders are those who decide to decide– and do it! If leaders don’t decide, followers have nothing to follow, which means the leader will no longer be leading. Indecision is a decision. If we don’t keep going, turn… Continue Reading →

The joy of adventure

Time in nature is transformational. It can be healing. It can reveal who we are. It can show us who we’re capable of becoming. It can foster community with one another. It can make us appreciate the comforts of home…. Continue Reading →

What We Don’t Know Might Hurt Us

Have you ever heard the expression, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you”?  Or, “Ignorance is bliss”?  Whoever says that is either unaware of, or choosing to ignore, hidden destructive elements in life. Take carbon monoxide gas, for example—we can’t… Continue Reading →

What “Be Yourself” Means

Stradivarius violins are not meant to be treated or played like trumpets, no matter how nice a trumpet may sound!  Or, as Oscar Wilde put it, “Be yourself– Everybody else is taken!” What does this mean?  Even as a child,… Continue Reading →

Endless Hope vs. Hopeless End

WHEN WE’RE FEELING LIKE OUR DREAMS ARE AT A HOPELESS END, REMEMBER THE LORD HAS GIVEN US ENDLESS HOPE! 🙂 A few days ago, while worshiping together with my husband, we got to singing a song the Lord gave me– “Hope… Continue Reading →

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