What do you do when circumstances are hard and you feel that you are too weak to go on? The Bible tells us to find the strength to go on in an unlikely place - joy. Its meaning is not happiness which depends on circumstances but it’s real meaning is a lasting emotion that comes from the choice to trust God and His promises. The disciples experienced this on resurrection Sunday. What does this mean for our lives? Read on to find out more.
Are you struggling to get things done in the day? Could it be that your priorities are wrong? Have you sat with God for Him to speak into your life regarding your priorities and purpose? It is time to be intentional and not just disciplined. What does this mean? Read on to find out more.
Are you tired, worn out and weary? Jesus never meant us to live this way. Jesus’ idea of rest and ours are totally different. Resting from tiredness in the natural means sleeping, relaxing and doing nothing. But this rest only sustains us for a short time. Jesus’ definition of rest is restoration and living our lives differently which offers a more permanent solution. Read on to find out more.
New Year’s resolutions are a part of our culture on January 1. But are they Gods best for us. I don’t think so. It sets us up to fail. Let’s take a God approach this year as His mercies are new every morning. That means a daily walk with Him and a consistent path. Read on to find out more.
Happy new year. I believe the word for this year for all of us is revealing. This is the year that God is going to reveal the sons and daughters of God to the world. Romans 8:19 speaks about this. How? I don’t know but we need to be ready. Read on to find out more.
Christmas is a time when we remember the birth of Jesus. This is great but what I remember is His purpose- to transform me. In that transformation it is not old Karen and new Karen but a totally new Karen with no old there. Is this good ? Yes - but why? Read on to find out more.
Do we really listen? Why is that so important? Because there are many voices in the world talking at you all the time. Notice I didn’t say to you. That’s because most noise is at us. God requires that we listen to Him. Why? Because He is the only one that can help us and direct our path. Read on to find out how important listening is
Expectation - the meaning is a strong belief that something will happen. This is an intense meaning. It is not casual or may happen but will. What happens when our expectations don’t come in the package we thought they should. Read on to find out more.
I don’t know what’s happening in your world but in mine, there are hard things happening. So how do we navigate through these tough times and keep going? Only through a deep faith and trust in God. If you are going through a hard time, please read on to see what God has shown me.
Do you find you are getting distracted? Could it be that some of us have lost sight of our purpose? That is one thing Jesus never did through His life- lose sight of His purpose. I believe it is time for us to rediscover this and set our minds and hearts on our purpose from God. Read on to find out more.
Sometimes we all need a little encouragement. How do we deal with those hard times that come across our lives and stay far longer than we would like. Is there a way to hang on? Yes there is and this post tells you how and gives you a verse that has encouraged me. Read on to find out more.
The kingdom of God is built by tools and swords. Tools are our giftings and the sword is the Word of God. My question to us today is am I using my tools and sword correctly and what is my part in building the kingdom of God? The book of Nehemiah is a great picture of this which this post explores. Read on to find out more.
