• Devotionals,  Spiritual thoughts,  Uncategorized

    How to Stay Afloat During the Insurmountable Trials of Life

    Have you ever felt like you were going to drown beneath the insurmountable trials of life? We’ve all heard the saying, “When it rains, it pours.”  It can be quite overwhelming and frustrating to take on several trials all in a short period of time.  You may begin to question what you’re doing wrong.  Why are some people seemingly drifting through life while others barely seem to stay afloat? We know it’s not wise to compare ourselves and our situations with others. (II Corinthians 10:12)  We’re human, though, and it’s easy to get caught up in this trap. Our enemy, Satan, wants us to get our eyes focused on ourselves…

  • Cooking,  Desserts,  Kitchen Tips,  October,  Recipes,  Uncategorized

    Easy Pumpkin Recipes for the Fall Season

    Benefits of Pumpkin Pumpkin is one of the top ingredients to have in the fall season. Not only is it delicious and seasonal, but it is also low-fat and provides many great health benefits. Consider some of these benefits of enjoying pumpkin throughout the fall season. Pumpkin is a Low-Calorie Food First of all, pumpkin is a very low-fat and low-calorie food that is easy to add to your daily diet regimen. Whether you are trying to eat less carbs or lower calories, pumpkin is a great option. In fact, it is often used as a substitute in cakes and cupcake recipes because it contains excellent nutrition but less fat…

  • Devotionals,  Spiritual thoughts,  Uncategorized

    What Sins Are You Talking About?

    As you’ve probably experienced, Satan likes to remind us of our sins and our failures. He wants us to feel discouraged and defeated.  There are sins that I’ve asked forgiveness for at least 100 times or more.  And the song below is what God is saying to me when I repeat myself over and over again. “What sins are you talking about? I don’t remember them anymore…” We must take God at His Word. He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins.  Every time Satan reminds you of your sins and failures, stop and thank God for His faithfulness to forgive you.  If you haven’t yet asked…

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    It’s a Scary Road… Show Me and Teach Me

    Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. – Psalms 25:4 When I was young (just fresh out of college), I was getting ready to go on a simple little road trip to stay with a friend of our family for a few days so that I could attend a Bible conference nearby.  I became quite anxious because I’m very terrible at navigating on the road. (I’m not exaggerating!) 🙂 I get turned around and desperately lost once I get behind the wheel and pull out of the driveway.  I remember my mom trying to clearly explain the directions, and after seeing the panic manifesting on my face,…