It all started so innocently. I opened Facebook just to post something encouraging on the GodsyGirl Facebook page. You know, something positive for the women who follow the ministry. But while I was there, I made the mistake of sharing a sweet photo from my son’s special event. That single post turned my day upside … Read more
The other day, I was reflecting on being Christian vs spiritual. These days, it can be challenging to determine who identifies as a Christian and who is merely adapting Christian philosophies from a million different religions. At the Grammys, everyone thanks “God.” But does that mean they are Christians? Everyone wears crosses, but does that … Read more
Affected, infected, or “effected”…by racism Racism is such a potent poison and it brings instant death to the hearts and souls of both the infected and those affected by it. It appears racism is not much better today than it was thirty years ago – socially speaking that is. People are just as distant and … Read more
Sometimes, it can appear God is doing nothing to help in our situations. It can seem as though He is asleep at the wheel, gone out to lunch, or even on an extended vacation. Good thing we are not saved by what “appears” to be so or what things “seem” like. Where is God when … Read more
Fear can be an ongoing challenge, can’t it? So is anxiety. Some time ago, I wrote a blog post chock full of scriptures on dealing with anxiety as a Christian. Undoubtedly, fear and anxiety are two feelings we all are confronted with at one time or another. They are sort of similar, don’t you think? … Read more
Stress is born when we don’t trust God fully with what we pray for, hope for, or ask Him for. Years ago, I remember hearing a preacher say, “If you’re going to pray, then don’t worry. If you’re going to worry, then don’t pray”. If my memory serves me, a pastor named Hersey L. Hammons … Read more
