Activity and Restlessness

With the arrival of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we official enter the holiday season. While the word “holiday” conjures up thoughts of rest and relaxation, the holiday season does anything but provide rest. Shopping provides the opportunity to endure elbow shots to our ribs, along with angry stares and words from frustrated fellow shoppers. PartiesContinue reading “Activity and Restlessness”

Comfort Zone

We grow as individuals when we leave our comfort zone. Complacency leads to destruction, while facing new adventures, including struggles, leads to emotional, mental, and spiritual growth and maturity. Proverbs 1:32-33 says, “For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them; but whoever listens to me will dwellContinue reading “Comfort Zone”

Peaceful Habitation

I spend a lot of time hiking in nature. I find peace and restoration in the forests, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. Life comes alive in the vibrant colors and soothing sounds of nature. Isaiah 32:17-18 says, “And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My peopleContinue reading “Peaceful Habitation”