One day, while walking through the park, I began to reflect on the beauty of God’s creation. This brought me to the beginning of the Bible with Genesis 1. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” I began to meditate on this verse. Thinking of this verse over in my head andContinue reading “The Power of Meditation on God’s Word”
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How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective
There have been so many things in my life that have gone unnoticed and unappreciated. Sometimes, I remember to thank God for things that I have or things that have happened. However, there are so very many other things that I have seemed to taken for granted. And then I wonder, “why don’t I have…?”Continue reading “How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective”
Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
My oldest son and I were having a conversation about differing points of view about God and the Bible. I offered up my point of view on the subject of God, the Creator of the universe and everything. Thoughts of His might and love and generosity were mixed in with thoughts of His righteousness andContinue reading “Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness”
Ask, Seek, Knock
Have you ever asked God, “What do You want me to do?” I know I have a lot. And when asking guidance from others, I get advice about ‘how’ to hear Him or what they say to do. Often times, I get the answer of “you need to pray” or “just read the Bible.” ToContinue reading “Ask, Seek, Knock”
In That One Moment
There have been so many instances in my life that I have thought about what it was like to be without cancer versus being with cancer. Before cancer, I was a strong person that was able to help almost everyone I came into contact with. After cancer entered into my life, I became this shellContinue reading “In That One Moment”
The Glory of God
The Glory of God. What does that mean? That is something that I seek to explore in this post. While reading John 17, I began wondering about Jesus’ prayer to the Father. Specifically, I wanted to dive into what He was asking the Father for. So beginning the prayer, He states, “glorify the Son thatContinue reading “The Glory of God”
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”
Secret Garden
Imagine yourself standing in the middle of a garden that you have worked all spring to cultivate. You have beautiful roses of red, yellow, white, and pink growing throughout. You have hyacinths of blue and purple in various portions. Then, there are the boxwoods in each corner to set off the property and give theContinue reading “Secret Garden”
Love Everyone as Your Neighbor
This is Day 6 of a deep and meaningful look at what Tom Holladay calls “The Relationship Principles of Jesus“. I will be diving into what this book ultimately explains: the greatest commandments and how they apply to us. At the core of these commandments is relationship. I understand that this may be a lotContinue reading “Love Everyone as Your Neighbor”
The Attraction of Lesser Things
This is Day Two of a deep and meaningful look at what Tom Holladay calls “The Relationship Principles of Jesus“. I will be diving into what this book ultimately explains: the greatest commandments and how they apply to us. At the core of these commandments is relationship. I understand that this may be a lot,Continue reading “The Attraction of Lesser Things”
Coffee with Candee 