These past few days God has been impressing on my heart the fact that He created each person as He saw fit. Yet we, often innocently and unknowingly, try to make others be the way we believe is best; placing expectations that are of this world that have nothing to do with glorifying Him. He […]
Author: crod82011
War Room
The movie War Room is a new Christian film about the power of prayer, with the specific story line focusing on a married couple whose relationship is heading for disaster. As someone who got it (marriage) wrong the first time around, I was deeply impacted by the movie. I see myself as the elderly lady, […]
Humility
For as long as I live, I humbly accept and welcome that I will be in a state of construction; gently being molded by the hands of the Lord. “If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know who you are.” Mother Theresa
Break Me Apart
I can honestly say that I have no desire to live a life focused on desires of the flesh. If it takes breaking me a part to make me more Christ-like, that is what I want. May the Holy Spirit soften my heart wherever it is hard; and if that is what you wish I […]
Beautiful Truth
“The seasons change and you change, but the Lord abides evermore the same, and the streams of His love are as deep, as broad, and as full as ever.” -Charles Spurgeon
Philippians 4:6…Breaking it down
A little over 2 months ago, my mom was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. Since then, there have been a variety of scans and tests; and what feels like one delay after another. Finally, when it seemed as though treatment was ready to begin, her radiologist ordered a brain MRI because he noted that […]
Slay the Giant
Go out and slay that giant that’s been blocking your path today. Remember, a sling and a stone hits the perfect spot when you have God guiding your aim!
Did Jesus Ever Get Angry?
This is the question I pondered while experiencing this emotion myself. This anger stemmed from the feeling that I had been betrayed by a friend. I’ve learned over time to not act based on emotions alone, especially when they are negative. With that, it was important to me to honor God as best as I […]
Eucharisteo
A few days ago I was chatting with a dear friend (Cathy) who has suffered the loss of several loved ones in the past 2 years. The most recent being her sister who, after a lengthy battle lost her fight with cancer. Cathy knows all too well the different emotions that I am going through […]
BRING ME YOUR WEAKNESS, and receive My Peace. Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything. Do no wear yourself out with analyzing and planning. Instead, let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me. As you live in […]
Under Construction With Christ 