Gratitude – Transformed By Truth

Joy That Never Fades

For “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 The wrapping paper is ripped.The boxes are open.The toys are played with, and the anticipation is gone. Christmas joy has a predictableContinue reading “Joy That Never Fades”

The POWER of Positivity

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) It takes almost no effort to focus on the negative. Complaining is easy—especially when life startsContinue reading “The POWER of Positivity”

Life Is A Gift

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (ESV) Gifts are meant to be cherished. Think about it — if you gave a friend a thoughtful gift and later found it stuffed in the back of a closet or thrown into the trunk ofContinue reading “Life Is A Gift”

Match God’s Effort

Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Luke 6:38 Go for a walk in nature. Look at the trees. Breathe the fresh air. Watch the waves crashContinue reading “Match God’s Effort”

Fruit Isn’t for the Tree

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the oneContinue reading “Fruit Isn’t for the Tree”

God Doesn’t Owe You — You Owe God

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 God doesn’t owe us anything—He already paid it all on the cross.Ask yourself: Do I worship in expectation?Too many of us treat worship like a transaction, expecting blessings in return and putting God in ourContinue reading “God Doesn’t Owe You — You Owe God”

List of Demands

What have you done for God? So often, we get caught up in this mindset that tells us the Lod is our provider, so He NEEDS TO PROVIDE NOW! Our prayers go from heartfelt messages filled with gratitude and love to a list of demands. We begin to treat God with animosity because He isContinue reading “List of Demands”

Been Too Long

I apologize for the lack of activity. I am working on that. I pinky promise and if you know what I know. Breaking a pinky promise is NOT ALLOWED!!!! Here is something I wrote recently. I am working on a few different things. I would absolutely LOVE to hear some topics that you guys thinkContinue reading “Been Too Long”

8 Months

I am currently working on multiple writing projects but I had this urge to write this. 8 months and one day. I have been in recovery for 8 months and one day today. I realize now that I have never really known who I am or what I enjoy. These things were never really decisionsContinue reading “8 Months”