Spiritual Growth

The mess that God rescues us from is what He uses to write our amazing stories. The Bible then describes how to tell your story of hope.

There are a lot of misconceptions wrapped up in the word “forgiveness”. If you believe them you will find it hard to forgive others. Forgiveness will set you free from anger, bitterness, and other painful feelings.

We cried as we drove by the property we wanted to purchase. It had sold. It wasn’t until four years later that we learned the answer to why be thankful when you don’t feel like it?

It is never fun to be corrected. Some people “think it means they are defective, unworthy, or less valuable, and they want to protect themselves from that.” So how can a person find joy after being corrected? Using a true story from the farm, the author illustrates how to handle correction.

Are you a “to-do” list person? How hard is it for you to find joy when plans change? It all has to do with our perspective. I have been learning that I can make my plans but it is God who directs my steps. (Proverbs 16:9). (read more)

Do you ever have days when you wish you could resign from being an adult? Do you ever wish you could return to the serenity of childhood? I certainly have. Finding joy in God’s creation can help us have the bliss of childhood. (read more)