Category: ‘Tis a Gift

For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;And the government shall be upon His shoulder,And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor … Isaiah 9:6 Amplified Bible ********** Counselor: Advocate, Mentor, Teacher, Guide “To God belong wisdom and power;    counsel and understanding are his. Job 12:13 New International Version I…

From Your Abundance. Our God never stops giving to us. So, when we understand how absolutely full of His blessing we are, we are free to bless others from the overflow. Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no…

Permission. Sometimes, you must give yourself permission to rest.  You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken.  And you don’t have to try to make everyone happy, either.  Sometimes, the only person you should care about making happy is you – and that means taking time out, resting, replenishing.  And, no, that is…

SPACE. “We have to slow the rhythm of rush in our lives so that the best of who we are can emerge.” Lysa TerKeurst Space to Just Feel … “Whatever you’re feeling, be good to yourself. If you feel lost, be patient with yourself while you find your way. If you feel scared, be gentle with…

Acceptance When you forgive yourself, self-acceptance begins, and self-love grows.  Miguel Ruiz Self-acceptance begins when you remember Whose you are. But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell…

Forgiveness Yes, God has blessed us so much. But the gifting doesn’t stop there. Some things we have to give ourselves. Things like Forgiveness. “The burden of regret can weigh us down heavily on our spiritual journey. The best way to release regret is to forgive ourselves.” James Van Praagh Forgiving yourself begins by embracing…

With your abilities, dreams and experiences, you are uniquely prepared for the opportunities God has planned for you. And this is the point where some of us start to feel a little twitchy. God is offering us a chance for action. It’s easy to come up with excuses. “I’m afraid.” Fear overwhelms and poisons our…

No two people experience life the same way. Even when encountering the same thing, such as a ball game or performance, each comes with a unique perspective and understanding. I love the way different views can complement each other before, during and after a pleasant experience. That is how good memories are made. Education, experience,…

I am not talking about night dreams, that series of thoughts, images and sensations during sleep. Although the Bible speaks of God using dreams to communicate, most of our dreams are a mashup of random brain firings. I am talking about those intriguing thoughts we all have of what we could do or be, cherished…