Humility is NOT something I’m good at. To be fair, I don’t think I typically come across as arrogant or boastful, but humility takes humble to the next level. If you’ve been following me, I’m sure you know I am a sucker for the Apostle Paul. Normally, I only cite a passage or two. But…
Today’s #FridayFavors is something so simple, it won’t cost you a thing! Except maybe the boldness to give a compliment to a perfect stranger… Think about the last time you were out and someone you didn’t know told you they loved your hair or you have a beautiful smile. How did that make you feel?…
There is a common misconception in the world about joy. When I look at the Merriam Webster online dictionary, the first two definitions are not exactly right. The first says joy is a feeling of great happiness. The second says it is a state of great happiness. Then I get to the third one… Joy…
In another season of my life, I worked at a male maximum security prison. And for a geed stretch of that, I worked the segregation unit, also known as “the hole.” It was fascinating. I learned so much about people, how their minds work, and their motives or intentions. Being a female officer in an…
Did you know the word love or a variation of it is used over 700 times in the Bible? That’s a lot. But at the same time, it’s not surprising. It’s part of what Jesus referred to as “the greatest commandment” (Matthew 22:38). He also goes on to say, “And the King will say, ‘I…
Have you ever wanted something so bad…but know that everyone might think you have absolutely lost your mind? Sadly (or not….HA!) that is NOT a foreign experience for me. I have never really considered myself to be gutsy or bold. I am stubborn and bull-headed to a fault. But bold? No. I’m emotional, dramatic, and…
This week’s #FridayFavors is hygiene kits! I remember when I first moved to San Diego in 2005, I was utterly shocked by the number of homeless encampments everywhere. Ironic, since now that is the sad state of our nation no matter where you live. At first, I would give panhandlers the extra coins from my…
David is one of my favorite writers of the scripture because you can feel the passion and imagery oozing out of every word. I know there are plenty of opinions on the “best” Psalms out there, like Psalm 91, Psalm 46, and Psalm 139. Another favorite of many people, including my grandmother, was Psalm 23.…
Are you a People-Pleaser? I am. Well…sometimes. I like to do all of the things… for all of the people… all of the time. Those of us who are People-Pleasers (and maybe those of us who have People-Pleasers in our lives) can see the impact it has on a person. What you do is never…
The best gift you can give another person is the Word of God! God gave each of us the only gift we truly ever need…everlasting life through the life, death, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. The world is troubled…full of divisiveness, anger, and spite. Even I admit that through the years, I have…