I sat down to write about this month’s theme and I thought about the many ways I build and renew my faith. I started writing all that came to mind and realized I have used many different ways to remind myself to strengthen my faith to help me overcome doubts, struggles, or just moments …
Month: August 2020
Faith: A Lamp For My Feet
Do you ever feel like your life has gotten just plain crazy?! I know I do! Sometimes it feels like I’m on cruise control, and life is just passing by. My husband, Jeff, and I have been married for almost 15 years and we’ve been together for nearly 20. We have challenges like most couples …
Faith: Can You Even Imagine?
Consider this scenario… You have a beautiful family. You are a wife to the most amazing man ever and a mother to three of the most handsome young men you could ever lay eyes on. Ages 9, 12, and 14. And then one night everything changes in an instant. Your husband of 27 years passes …
Faith: Surrendering to God’s Will
Merriam-Webster defines faith as “belief and trust in and loyalty to God.” Now, as a Christian, I feel that I definitely have a strong belief in God. But, do I consistently demonstrate this faith by trusting that God has His hand in my day-to-day struggles and life situations?? Well… that may need a little work. …
Faith: Pressing Forward
As a young child one of my favorite television shows was Little House on the Prairie. I loved everything about it and knew that was exactly the kind of life I wanted. It just seemed so perfect! The family who had it all together. The family that went through some tough times, but always …
Faith: Taste & See
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Basically, faith is the most important ingredient for beginning a relationship with God. Faith is a gift and I remember receiving it when I was a young girl. Ever since I can remember, I have loved God …
August’s Theme: Faith
If you were to ask people on the street to describe what the word “faith” means to them, I’m guessing you would receive a wide variety of answers. Some people connect the word faith directly to their religion, or possibly a reliance on the existence of a higher power. Whereas others would discuss their belief, …
