Lately, I have found myself reading more fiction books. I spent a long time reading non-fiction books like the Bible, resources on Christianity, spiritual growth, and others. I spent a lot of time studying the Bible and trying to find hidden gems to encourage deep growth and relationship. But I think that I burnt myselfContinue reading “Finding Balance: The Power of Fiction in Spiritual Growth”
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Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah
Have you been struggling to keep your focus on God and off of the turmoil that is going on around you? Have you been distracted by the chaos that is happening in the news and the experiences of those around you that you forget about the awesome power of God and His goodness? Everything seemsContinue reading “Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah”
Find Joy in Work
Do you go to work on any given day and find yourself struggling through it? Do you feel as though this “job” is pointless or difficult or just a struggle? Do you find yourself checking the time frequently hoping that the time will pass faster so that you can just “get out of here”? MostContinue reading “Find Joy in Work”
Ready Up!
Isaiah is such a rich book of wisdom, prophecy, and application. Reading through it, I understand that this was written for the Israelites. However, we can glean some applications to our own lives here in the present. God gave Isaiah messages for His people to prepare for something big. He warned of impending consequences, andContinue reading “Ready Up!”
What is Your Purpose?
There I was, this morning, on the back deck of my house. I was enjoying the beauty of the atmosphere. It was early morning, and it seemed as though I was the only person awake in the neighborhood. I’m sure I wasn’t, but that is what I felt. As I communed with God, the birdsContinue reading “What is Your Purpose?”
Lord, Strengthen Us
It has been a very trying time in this house. There have been a number of issues that have to be worked out soon. However, I am tired. Oh so tired! Many of the tasks required to be done are just so very draining, and it is difficult to find the motivation to finish thisContinue reading “Lord, Strengthen Us”
When Things Get Bad
Today is just another one of those days when I am super introspective. On these days, I think about how the events of my past have led me to who I am in my character today. So, of course, this leads me down a rabbit hole in remembering all of the past events, the decisionsContinue reading “When Things Get Bad”
In the Blink of an Eye
There are so many things to be grateful for and so many things that I have mourned the loss of. One of those major losses that I have mourned in my life is my relationship with my Nona. She was an absolute delight and a major influencer in my life. She was arguably the greatestContinue reading “In the Blink of an Eye”
What’s a Lament?
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been learning more about prayer. And in doing so, I have found out that while prayer is simple, a lot of us do not lay it all out there for Him. A lot of us simply say a set of words that we feel He wants toContinue reading “What’s a Lament?”
Coffee with Candee 