Releasing Our Worry
Lack of support from peers at work gets to me at times, especially when we work hard year-round to raise money for our resident’s Christmas presents and endure hurtful comments or apathy from our co-workers.…
Praying for the Lord’s Provision
When a friend and I began a new Christian writer’s group in our area we weren’t sure how much interest we would find. We worked to send out notices to the proper media channels, events…
Faithful in a Little
Recently, a friend and I started a writer’s group in our area. Leading up to the days of the event, we were unsure how many would attend. I must admit, moments of doubt and panic…
The Foolish Ruler
Recently in Bible Study, we were discussing the foolish ruler. He told Jesus he followed the ten commandments, but asked what he was lacking. “Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and…
A Camel Through the Eye of a Needle
There is an acquaintance who enjoys talking about how much money he has and attempting to hold it over everyone’s head. He doesn’t even realize he is doing this, but more than one person has…
Taking Our Troubles to the Lord
Doubt and fear was welling up within me and my thoughts were getting the best of me. I could feel my anxiety rising and worry increasing. Normally when this happens I can spiral out of…
Asking the Lord for Help
Martin Luther said “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” There was a time when I thought prayer was only when in trouble or a form…
We Are All the Same
Working in skilled care, we have a variety of people and personalities. Some came from the poorest of situations and little education, while others are well educated and have considerable money. However, we treat everyone…
From Impossible to Doable
Hudson Taylor, who was a missionary to China, said “I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God: first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.”…
Praying through the Struggle
Recently, a friend encouraged me to write prayers for thirty days to the Lord. I decided to not only use this for my writing but also for my weight loss. Each short prayer was accompanied…
Pushed Out of our Comfort Zone
I know of someone who had been in his job for over a decade. He was happy where he was and with what he was doing. Then everything began to turn against him, he lost…
Work for Eternal Fruit
Recently I partnered with another writer on a ministry project. Before beginning on the project we opened in prayer. Each time she prays, she ask the Lord “let us work for eternal fruit in this…
Caring for Our Flock
There are days when I am overwhelmed at work. There is so much I have to get accomplished, but one interruption turns into a dozen. Some of these are legitimate, but others are to hear…
Taking Time to Rest
After work one Friday, I ran a few errands and before I knew it the nine o’clock hour had come. I wondered where the day had gone. After all, after work on Friday’s is my…
Finding Gratitude
I have to admit, with my melancholy personality I struggle to be grateful at times. This year, I decided to work on that and to search for gratitude and a spirit of gratefulness and thanksgiving.…
Praying Over Our Problems
As I mentioned last week, the power of my words landed me in trouble. The situation took several weeks to resolve. This was a very stressful time and led to more than one sleepless night.…
The Power of Our Words
Several weeks ago, after an exhausting week I snapped at a friend of mine. Although my words were not directed towards her, they were perceived to be and taken personally. The situation escalated and almost…
When Others Fall
Last week, I talked about owning up to my mistakes. But what about when someone we look up to falls? Recently the news has been full of role models who made a colossal mistake. So,…
Owning Up to Our Mistakes
On two different occasions lately, I have had to own up to my mistakes. This included taking ownership, apologizing and working to resolve the situation. Owning up to our mistakes is not always easy and…
When We Are Grateful
There are days when I struggle with depression and finding the gratitude in a situation. The other week, I heard a speaker say “When we are grateful our entire life changes”. I began to think…