Are you anxious and worried about many things? Want to find peace in the middle of daily struggles? Here are 3 T's for Tackling Worry

I saw an Instagram quote yesterday that said something like this… “think on all that you ARE rather than all you are NOT.” To whomever posted this, thank you. I need a change in perspective sometimes. What if I said NO to the NOTS? Rather than thinking, I am NOT __________. What if I replaced it with I AM ________________. Then, start filling in the blank. I am a child of God. I am redeemed. I am healthy. I am kind. I am strong. I am loved. Rather than I do NOT have _________

Lessons from Jesus feeding the 5000 in Matthew 14:13-21 -Jesus just received news from his disciples that John the Baptist was beheaded. Scripture says that when he heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. It is safe to assume that Jesus went away to retreat and pray after the heart breaking news. Jesus did this often. We, too, can take our sorrows, our worries to God in prayer and rest in him. -But, life, work, ministry goes on in even in heartache. Th

At the start of every new year, I ask God for a word. One to direct my thoughts and steps for the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On New Year’s Eve, my morning quiet time led me to Colossians 4:2: “Devote yourself to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” God confirmed it in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 the next morning: “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I already knew gratitude was a focus for the year when I received not one, but two