In the world of Weight Watchers, anything with sugar will cost precious points. Every once in a while I find a way to eat what I’m craving without draining my daily points. Foods like one-point tortillas, diet ice cream, and powdered peanut butter have been my saving grace on the…
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with…
There is a popular quote that has infiltrated social media and found its way on many graphic images- “Broken crayons still color.” Many people have found this quote encouraging, which has been proven by its repeated sharing and posting online. The fault I find in this quote is that it…
“When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory. And I realize just how beautiful You are and how great Your affections are for me.” How He Loves by John Mark McMillan Who am I that God would look at me and have anything but loathing…
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Philippians 4:8 One of the most misleading things we as believers can tell ourselves is that the things we…
The heart of God loves a persevering worshiper who, though overwhelmed by many troubles, is overwhelmed even more by the beauty of God. -Matt Redman Praising God is something His people have done since the beginning of time. When we praise God, we are doing more than thanking Him for…
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:25 Traditionally, the time between Halloween and New Year’s is considered a time of giving, helping those in need, and of being thankful for what we have. Over the past few years, this time frame has been…
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. –Philippians 4:7 In the midst of the storms of life, I have the peace of Jesus Christ through His Holy Spirit. It surrounds me, it encourages me, it gives me hope, and it spurs…
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. -Colossians 4:6 Have you ever said something that you immediately regretted? I mean, the instant the words cross your lips you wish you could hit pause, grab them from…
Step 4: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. An important part of the recovery process is taking a good, hard look at ourselves. In Celebrate Recovery, we do this by completing an “inventory” of our lives. An inventory is simply an assessment of five key elements,…