One of my best friends from high school just died of cancer. Another friend, dear to me, died suddenly at the beginning… Read More

A desire to be aware of and sense the presence of God. Key passages Psalm 16.11; Psalm 51.10-11; Psalm 95.2; Psalm… Read More

I picked patience because I tend to lack patience not only with things that frustrate me but with other people.

I chose my one word because I want to build confidence. I didn’t feel like I had any confidence last year.

My mind is always buzzing with thought. Even in prayer I am easily distracted by random thoughts.I find it very… Read More

Prayer is one discipline that many of us fail to pursue. The excuses flow, “God already knows,” “I don’t have time,” “I… Read More

I chose Brave, because I feared everything in 2015. I want to overcome, and not fear the world. I want to share God’s… Read More

We need to focus on God not our past focus on his grace and his unfailing love for us.

I prayed for several days and realized that I am so busy, that I don’t always hear what others are saying and I am also… Read More

Focus

God is moving torward a more balanced relationship with Him. I shouldn’t just pray, I should listen; I shouldn’t just… Read More

I chose this word because while I grow my trust in God, I want to also grow into trusting myself. I want to learn to be… Read More

You can do something, with out being that person, I want to Be and Do the person anyone can depend on. For me I need to… Read More

God has given me the spiritual gift of discerning spirits. I know I must lean on being Christ-like and an… Read More

I want God to live and breathe His grace in me and through me. I want to show grace in every area of my life, no matter… Read More

I seem to have lost my joy in the Lord. My circumstances are filled with illnesses and endings, and I want to be the… Read More

This is the year I feel certain God is bringing a restoration of many things in my life that had to be laid aside for a… Read More

Do not fear for I am with you, do not anxiously look about you for I am you God. I will strengthen you, surely I will… Read More

Being generous fulfills many of the other words I thought about. Kind, unselfish, caring, compassionate, loving,… Read More

I Ned to stop and listen better

I want to stay the course in all areas of my life. I don’t want to give up so easily. I want to persevere despite my… Read More