Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ~Romans 12:15 Before I went back to school to become a counselor, I served as a teacher. For twenty-plus years I spent my days with first graders, kindergartners, and preschoolers. Over the years I saw families marked by hard…

Photo by Natallia Rak on Pexels.com For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. ~ Ephesians 2:10 Coffee cups with chips, socks with holes, zippers that no longer zip... we often throw away items in our…

Photo by Gelgas Airlangga on Pexels.com Find rest, O my soul in God alone; my hope comes from Him. ~ Psalm 62:5 We long for things to "get back to normal." Travel plans, holiday celebrations, family reunions, shopping, dining out.... The past year has been one filled with uncertainty. We watch and wait for…

Photo by Lamar Belina on Pexels.com Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm…

Photo by David Bartus on Pexels.com Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. ~Psalm 90:12 Purpose. Vision. Passion. Mission. What comes to mind when you hear these words? For me I am reminded that my life can be delineated into seasons. My 20's and 30's were a…

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. ~James 1:19 Do you remember the Telephone Game? You may have played it in elementary school or in science class when your teacher talked about sound waves.…