Do you live your life with passion and purpose? Is finding your purpose a chore or a blessing? How can you discover your unique passion and purpose in life? This excerpt from my book, 40 Days in God’s Blessing, shows how I discovered my passion and purpose in life in some surprising ways: The Passion of Purpose For to me, to live is Christ. (Philippians 1:21) Thanks to Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose-Driven Life, thousands of people have understood a greater purpose for their lives. Rick encouraged readers: “If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you …
4 Things to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
You don’t know what to do. A decision calls for your answer. Doubts surround you. Nothing makes sense. You’ve never walked this path before. What can you do when you don’t know what to do? If you find yourself in any of these situations, here are four things to do when you don’t know what to do: W ait on the Lord Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! (Psalm 27:14 NKJV) Waiting is never easy; yet, when we take time to wait on God and for God, He …
How Much Are You Worth to God?
How much are you worth in God’s eyes? Long before you were born, God answered that question.
12 Things to Remember When You’re Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Have you ever experienced a hard place: times of confusion, fear, sorrow, loneliness? Relationships may fail; precious dreams die. Summers are scorching; winters appear bleak. Questions are asked; answers won’t come. Our circumstances vary, but we all go through them. If you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, here are 12 things to remember that can encourage you.
Beauty Is in the Eyes of the Creator
I’ve often heard that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. I discovered that firsthand on a walk through our neighborhood one year. As my husband and I rounded the corner of a nearby street, I noticed something sitting by the curbside of a home. I immediately saw beauty – garden art–in what someone else had designated as a discard for garbage pickup.