In a recent conversation with a wise friend it came up that I’m a “worst case” person. I tend to think the worst pretty often. And it’s probably all my fault, too. But in a recent counseling session something she said to me has stayed with me...she said, “Candace, it’s ok to anticipate good. It’s actually a good thing. Our hearts were made for expectation.” Then, the very next day I was at church exercising and I overheard this quote on a tv sermon that was playing, “It is good to expect God to ... Read More about Made for anticipation…
When the Storm Doesn’t Let Up & a Psalm I’m Praying
In this world we will have trouble...yes, we live in a broken world...and sometimes we find ourselves in a storm that we aren't sure is going to let up. Or, we may wonder what the outcome will be. How is this going to end? What if it doesn't end well? Yesterday I woke up with this pit of hopelessness about a situation our family finds itself in. I found myself dwelling on the outcome and what it might be. I realized I had taken my eyes off the prize: Jesus. Our hope is Jesus. Not in ... Read More about When the Storm Doesn’t Let Up & a Psalm I’m Praying
Verses About the Power of Our Words
"We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check." James 3:2 Just take that in for a moment. "God's Word says that if we tame our words, we can tame our body and mind. That's powerful." Tim Cameron I don't know about you, but I need that kind of taming. I've been on a journey to change my mindset and I'm learning about how powerful my thoughts are...but also how powerful my words are! I want to speak life and rid my ... Read More about Verses About the Power of Our Words
There Are No Extras…
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are God’s workmanship, created in Him to do good works. God has a purpose for you. You are not a mistake or an extra. "There are no extra human beings." Tommy Newberry from 40 Days to a Joy Filled Life Finding that purpose and walking in it brings abundant life and joy. Living life with the GIFTS He has given us, for His glory, is fulfilling and life changing. Taking God AT HIS WORD will rock your world. BELIEVING that God is who He says He ... Read More about There Are No Extras…
I am a new creation, you are too
The other day someone told me I was self-disciplined. I laughed, I rolled my eyes, and I cringed on the inside. If you could have seen me a year ago I was going through the drive thru nearly daily, eating way too much ice cream every night, and I couldn’t jog even a lap. I stayed in bed way too long in the morning and had no energy. My unhealthy emotions were all over the place. Today I had a moment of realization. You know what??? I have lost 43 POUNDS. I am growing a business I love with ... Read More about I am a new creation, you are too
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