Faith

Joy and happiness are not the same thing. However, many people conflate these words and use them interchangeably. To clear up any confusion, let’s look at what distinguishes joy from happiness. My hope (and goal) is that once you finish reading, you’ll decide to choose joy. The dictionary defines happiness as “a state of well-being; […]

While attending our Women of Wisdom annual leadership retreat recently, I asked God to show me something relevant that would inspire us over the weekend and going forward. Isaiah 65:24 says, “It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” God is […]

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines forgiveness as a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. Forgiveness empowers us to recognize the pain we’ve suffered without letting that pain define us. It frees us from damaging emotions and can reduce symptoms of trauma, anger, anxiety and depression. Forgiveness enables us to rise above the […]

Some of us used to play “He loves me, he loves me not” in elementary school. We believed this game of French origin was a way to determine whether someone we liked returned our affection. We alternately would say the phrases, “He loves me, He loves me not,” while plucking petals off of a flower. Whichever […]

1 Corinthians 6:19 says, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” So, we know from our scripture reference that our body is a temple and does not belong to us; it belongs to Him, and it is to be […]

Most experts define singular focus as the ability to concentrate exclusively on one thing or task without distraction. That may sound simple, but it’s often a struggle. Life can be full of distractions, and even the good things can draw our attention away from the most important thing. Since the beginning of time, our adversary […]

Psalms 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Now, I must admit that I have not yet mastered some parts of this passage. While I truly love God, want to know Him more and am so thankful He saved me, I don’t love the part of this verse that says, “Be still.” […]