Do you ever get down-in-the-mouth, you no negative? I know I do. I stop walking the sunny side of the street and allow that little rain cloud of negativity to ruin my parade. Sometimes negative thoughts creep in and hangs around for awhile until we recognize it. So when it does, how do we combat negative thoughts? […]

In the early morning hours when the sun is just beginning to peek over the distant hills and the birds are beginning a morning chorus of worship, from the shadows of our woods come graceful doe. They appear out of nowhere as the sun starts to glisten off the dewy grass. One of our favorite things […]

Summer, a time of relaxation and vacation. Taking a break from structured activities and school is good. Many parents are thrilled to have a break from it all but we shouldn’t lump God into the summer break category. It may sound silly but we need to be sure we’re taking Christ on vacation with us. He […]

Welcome to the final post in our series, 4 Spiritual Keys to A Thriving Life.  In the Gospels, we read how Jesus traveled and ministered along the way. He often spoke to crowds but when I read the accounts of His ministry I see such a personal connection to individuals. Jesus stopped for The One […]

If you’ve gone to church, chances are you’ve heard the term fellowship.  Maybe you’ve even heard the term outside the church setting but perhaps you’ve asked, “What is fellowshipping?” The basic definition of fellowship is: a friendly association with people who share similar interests as you.  It’s where mutual support can be found. You can have […]