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June 2023: Comfort Through the Highs and Lows
Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.3 He renews my strength.He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.4 Even when I walk through the darkest...
Nature Series (Part 3): Let There Be Light
The third part of this mini nature series will observe the symbolism of the sun and its beautiful parallel to the Son. Let’s first take a look at what benefits the earth and the human body receive from this magnificent star: We know that plants require sunlight to...
Nature Series (Part 2): Deeply Rooted
The second part of this mini nature series will observe the symbolism of trees. Myriads of tree species are found all over the world, continuing to spring forth new life each year as the seasons change. A picture of strength, perseverance, grounding, and patience,...
Nature Series (Part 1): Working with Purpose
Nature always fascinates me when I consider the symbolism woven into its beautiful tapestry. Humanity has much to learn from the natural world around us if we allow ourselves some time to pay attention and observe. The first part of this mini nature series will take a...
Rest in the Form of Surrender
When you think of the term rest, what comes to mind? Is it a break or vacation from work? More sleep at night? Five minutes to yourself? A babysitter? A day of no tasks to complete? Binge watching your favorite tv shows? Time set aside for self-care and pampering? A...
Gratitude Through the Trials of Uncertainty
Today I want to take you on a symbolic journey and paint a picture of God’s faithfulness. This morning as I was driving to the office, the skies above were cloudy and gray. Though rain was not falling from the sky, the evidence of the storm lies all over the roads....
God’s Timing is Perfect (Part 2 of 2)
The theme of this two-part series is emphasized in the book of Ecclesiastes. Click here to read an online version. Last week, we talked about our natural inclination towards taking the reins of our lives and forging our own paths. When we do this, we are...
God’s Timing is Perfect (Part 1 of 2)
Part OneThe theme of this two-part series is emphasized in the book of Ecclesiastes. Click here to read an online version. We live in a society that has become overly reliant on convenience and expediency, casting us all into an abundant state of stress and anxiety....
Change Brings Growth
We’ve all heard the saying that “when one door closes, another one opens.” In some cases, that process may arrive unexpectedly or not reflect what you had hoped for. In other circumstances, it is the gift of an answered prayer. Regardless, closed doors tell us it is...
Lifestyle and Your Immune System
If you read my post-Staying Healthy last time, you know that hydration and nutrition play a huge role in supporting your immune system. In this post, we’ll discuss the lifestyle factors, like sleep, stress, and movement, which contribute to immune health…make no...