Luke 1:47 When reading this verse, I am reminded that even in times of trouble, fear, stress, etc. our God is mighty and so much stronger than anything the devil may throw at us. Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and those thoughts can drag us down if we let them. But every morning when we […]
Do you have your IT? An addiction, secret, a habit something that is holding you down. A thing that you can’t shake, the thing that keeps pounding you, whacking you, hurting and keeping you from being who you are? We all have had one and many still do. The devil comes down on us with […]
Ever hear the story of the man in a flood?A very religious man was once caught in rising floodwaters. He climbed onto the roof of his house and trusted God to rescue him. A neighbor came by in a canoe and said, “The waters will soon be above your house. Hop in and we’ll paddle […]
God’s gonna do WHAT He’s gonna do WHEN He’s gonna do it.” – Pastor Bryce Grieco. I referenced this quote a little while ago and it doesn’t seem to leave my mind. I understand and accept the last part of the quote; however, the first part I struggle with. “Gods gonna do what He is […]
I have been reflecting on prayer lately and what it means to me. I prayed before I went to work today to have a successful day filled with customers. I firmly believe in the power of prayer and know God can do great things. I went to work, opened the doors, and did my part […]
“If you think you have blown God’s plan for you, rest in this, you are not that powerful.” – unknown author. Oh, how many times I have blown it. I would say to myself, “well you did it this time Terry! God is never going to get over this one!” However, somehow, in only God’s […]
I, for one, hate moving. Every time I feel like I’m settled in, feeling secure and finally taking root, something happens; like the landlord decides its time to raise your rent or maybe he has made the unfortunate decision to not renew your lease. Whatever the reasons are, it’s never an easy time. It can […]
I have written many times on here about unforgiving and the effects it has on you; not just physically, but mentally and spiritually also. And it is all true. My pastor preached about this over the weekend and he made a great point, “Forgiveness is not denying the pain or forgetting the facts, it is actually no […]
Mark 10:17-31 How many times do we feel God wants us to move and do something, but it just seems like it is taking forever? Like the rich man in today’s scripture and how my pastor at church worded it, “we have to let go before God says let’s go”. All he had to do was […]
I wish Thanksgiving was every day of every year. Not just for the awesome food, football, family and friends. But just so, every day we can reflect and remember what God does for us every day! The first Thanksgiving – attended by 90 native Americans and 50 English Pilgrim settlers – was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts in […]