A while back, I was speaking to someone on the phone who held completely different views than I do on a worldly issue. Talking to them made me feel so angry inside and I couldn’t help but quickly respond in a tone that conveyed this.  When I look back, I wish I had practiced Godly

As my husband was parking the car so my family and I could get ice cream, we saw a homeless man in need.  In the past, there were times when I had not helped someone in need but this time as I looked at the man in such despair, Jesus brought a question to my

It’s hard, day after day, to work a job you dislike without complaining… but instead loving your coworkers as Jesus says. It’s hard to be a parent, serving your family day in and day out with a thankful heart—responding in love, joy and patience when you feel overwhelmed by all their needs (and have needs

Are you fighting with someone in your church? Maybe you disagree with how they feel about an issue, or you are mad about how they treated you or what they said to you. Sometimes, we don’t even tell the person at church we are angry at them or that they hurt us. But doing nothing

Recently, I went on a trip to visit my family and met an extended family member for the first time. Although he didn’t speak English, his actions spoke louder than words. He was so welcoming, helpful, and warm; he simply loved me, my family and everyone around him so much. Watching him, it made me

Were you mistreated by someone you love? Maybe it was your parent, spouse, or a close friend that you expected to always treat you well. This is devastating, and it’s hard to move past the hurt.  Now you are holding a grudge and you want to know how to let go of resentment to repair

Have you ever been deeply hurt by a friend? Maybe they were not there for you when you needed them the most; they didn’t keep their promise to you; or they lied to you. When a friend hurts you deeply, it’s life shattering. It can feel like you are all alone with nowhere to turn

Sometimes, no matter what we do, we can’t reconcile a relationship. This can feel so heart wrenching, but if we don’t accept this truth, how can we love ourselves well? We still want to obey God and love them as he asks. You can learn how to love your enemies from the Bible. You don’t

Have you ever had a hard time forgiving someone who hurt you? You continue to bring up what they did to you, even though you said you forgave them. The hurt is hard to let go.  Although you may struggle to forgive, you need to remember God’s example. He shows you great mercy because he

I often struggle to know what to say when writing a card to someone. I want my words to express what’s in my heart… but that’s not always easy. However, through prayer, I can often discern what God wants me to say to them.  Hearing from God for others is one of the greatest gifts