Life can be so trying at times that you feel as though one more setback will cause you to break. Proactive upkeep of your soul will benefit you greatly through difficult times. When your soul is robust and strong, circumstances taking place externally won’t easily bring you down internally....

Many have moved to our area just like we did a few years ago. Seldom do I meet anyone who is actually from where we live now....

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines the word “afraid” as: filled with fear or apprehension; concern or regret over an unwanted situation. These are such uncertain times! This world is so full of turmoil and chaos....

It’s been said that everything in Heaven is alive! Every drop of water, blade of grass, every leaf and branch, every pebble and rock—each one in its own beauty praising the Lord, yet joining with the others in perfect harmony. ...

God wired you a certain way and desires that you find the outlet(s) you can plug into where you can shine brighter and have a wider impact on the lives of others. ...

As we age, we look into the mirror and see the lines of time. Speaking from a woman’s point of view, we see a young girl full of hopes and dreams....

In school, if you sat in the front row, you were considered an A-student. The second row was for B-students, etc....

Many people are uncomfortable thinking about the future. There is great fear of the unknown and what we cannot see. ...

When we are approaching danger, our first reaction should be to take a detour or proceed with caution. But it’s easy to get sidetracked. We live in a world filled with distractions that strive to capture our attention, luring us into a false sense of security. ...

As Christians we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, and what we read in the Word of God. Jesus and His teachings are the anchor we need to cling to....