Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “God”
I’m a very visual person, but then again, I suppose a lot of creatives are. I revel in the sights, sounds, and people around me. I want to experience life full-steam-ahead. I want to know what makes folks tick. I’m passionate about Christ and I want to share Him through the stories I create. I believe as Christian writers we’re called to bring …
We’re born into this world defined by someone else’s perception. From the moment we make our grand entrance, labels are thrust upon us based on who we are born to, and not who we actually are (a child of God). As we age, things shift a bit. Additional factors are thrown into the success/failure pot. We become known as Sally Sue, the …
As we mature, we realize life is all about seasons. Some are longer or shorter than others. Some are filled with unparalleled joy while others are marked by heartache and despair. There’s no magic pill, wand, or fairy dust to enhance the best or lessen the worst. Seasons are inevitable. They’ll arrive when we least expect them. About ten years ago, our …
Do you ever wonder what causes us to keep going? To persevere? To march forward toward the light despite the dark shadows? Is it ambition? Courage? The prompting of the Holy Spirit? I believe we all possess “the stuff dreams are made of.” It’s not so much what we believe about ourselves as it is about God’s truth for our lives. …
Where I’m from, we’re known as a friendly bunch. We wave at folks we don’t know, we smile for no apparent reason, and we might call you “neighbor” even if we’ve just met you. That’s life in the Ozarks. Living in the buckle of the “Bible Belt” affords many intimate and unique worship opportunities. Since denominations are manmade and not God-created, I’ve always been less …
When we’re children, I don’t know that we can fully appreciate our roots. In fact, I’m sure we can’t. Things like culture, heritage, family history, and geographic locale aren’t on our “life in the moment” radar. Children live in the now. A child’s world is immediacy. It’s Mama’s smile at breakfast; Daddy’s hug as he leaves for work. It’s macaroni …
Unless we live in a cave or under a rock, at some point we’re all faced with those inevitable highs and lows called “life.” When those roads intersect, it can often be a time of indecision and a source of stress. On one hand, we’re thrilled that our circumstances are about to change for the better. On the other hand, …
If only the gentleman at the sporting good store knew he’d be the subject of a blog post, I wonder if the anniversary gift for his wife might have been different. I bet not. Here’s why: he had the look. Ladies, you know the one I’m talking about. The one that says (quite unabashedly) It’s all about me. And, lest I …
What’s something that holds us back? Is it something from our past? Is it a label? A failed attempt? Fear of rejection? Others’ words? Our own insecurities? I think if most of us are honest, there are things–those hide-in-the-bottom-drawer kinds of things–that we tend to tamp down. It’s easier, “cleaner,” and somehow prettier if we don’t name our stumbling blocks, lest we be discovered. …
Most of us like being around positive people. Happy, upbeat, good-humored folks make us feel good. Rarely, have I heard anyone say, “Gee, I wish Pleasant Polly would pack up her bag of cheer and go home.” More often than not, we gravitate toward those who are cheerful. They inspire and encourage. We’re drawn into their beautiful world of “I …
