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The Gift of Admitting When You are Wrong
A gentle word turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 One of the best gifts you can give a person is to take a step back, examine yourself, and admit when you are wrong. Even if you aren’t 100% in the wrong, take accountability for your own actions without expecting…
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The Gift of Femininity
Femininity is a gift that is rejected by a large number of women in today’s society. Femininity isn’t defined by our hobbies, our clothing, or our favorite color. Vulnerability, expressiveness, and deep emotional connections are just a few things that separate a feminine woman from the rest of the world. A woman can experience detachment…
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The Gift of Freedom: Why Caged Birds Still Sing
What’s caging you right now? Anxiety, depression, heartbreak, illness, poverty, maybe a failing marriage, or even children. Freedom is not a physical place or circumstance but rather a state of being we create. It’s part of nature to use our God-given gifts to bring ourselves and those around us joy. We as humans forget this…
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The Gift of Words
‘Tis the season of gift-giving. What will you give to others? Material gifts can be wonderful and bring us much joy, but what about the gifts God has placed inside of you? I encourage you, as you’re doing your Christmas shopping this season, to take a moment and identify the immaterial gifts you already possess…
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The Gift of Believing the Best in Others: She is Clothed in Faith
My timer went off, and it was time to go get my clothes out of the dryer. Seconds after walking into the laundromat, my demeanor quickly changed as I realized my clothes were gone! I muttered to myself, half bitter and half indifferent, “Guess someone needed them more than I did.” then turned to exit…
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The Gift of Discernment: The New Age and Original Sin
The New Age Movement is a mirror image of mankind’s original sin. This is a controversial topic I’m very passionate about and want to bring light to. What was the very first sin man committed? “Disobeying God” you might answer. Let’s dig a little deeper. What was it the serpent used as bait to get…
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The Gift of Singleness
“The flower does not dream of the bee—it just blossoms.” Unknown Your season of singleness is a gift. This time is precious, and it’s time you can’t ever get back once it’s gone. This is when Jesus is able to have your full attention without any distraction. A Godly marriage is a gift as well,…
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The Gift of Your Purpose
I had a dream. I was walking down the street in a familiar neighborhood with a bouquet of flowers in my hand. As I looked at this bouquet of flowers, I thought to myself, “These flowers are so beautiful, and I know just what to do with them. I’ll take them home, let them dry…