Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Faith in God The Merriam-Webster definition of faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Hebrews 11:1 also gives us a definition of faith, Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. So the combination … [Read more…]
The definition of peace is freedom from disturbance. Synonyms are tranquility, restfulness, calm, and quietness. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? We often seek peace but it can feel elusive. There is constantly something going on or needs attending to. Work schedules, school schedules, extra-curricular schedules. I wake up at 5:05 Monday-Friday and 5:20 on Saturday … [Read more…]
Obedience. Some people cringe at the very word. The definition of obedience is compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority. Most people don’t want to have to comply to authority. This is why there have been wars, rebellions and riots throughout history. This is way people go into business for … [Read more…]
Have you ever had to do a trust test during a team building exercise? They are so hard for me to do! Usually it includes you being blindfolded and up on a platform where you are supposed to just trustingly fall backward and allow your (insert group of people) to catch you. Have I … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Bitterness “That’s not fair” is a statement that is not allowed in our house. My husband and I have taught our children not to say it. Why? Because life is not fair. It doesn’t always play nice. And it doesn’t always follow the rules. And truthfully, … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Lying As a Christian mental health therapist I sit with people of all age who struggle with lying on a daily basis. Lying typically happens for two reasons: to get out of trouble or to exaggerate the truth to increase one’s value and/or worth. Think of … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Giving We can give our time, energy, effort, strength, love, items, finances, and ourselves. But with what kind of heart determines the fruit of our giving. We can be begrudged and willful and give merely because it is expected or required of us. And our fruit … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Gossip Gossip is spreading, revealing, or reporting personal or sensational facts about others. It’s judgmental and usually cruel in nature. So why does it happen? Because of our own insecurities and lack of self-esteem. In an attempt to make ourselves look better we talk negatively about … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Comfort Everyone has struggles, pains, and discomforts that they are trying to break free from or heal. As a Christian mental health therapist I see this daily in my office. But you can walk through your local grocery store and see the same kind of pain … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Anger Anger can cause a person to hurt relationships, lose opportunities and live a life far from how God wants them to be. But where does anger come from? Anger is used as a way to guard our more vulnerable emotions of sadness, anxiety, and embarrassment. … [Read more…]