Load the Dishwasher
Some weeks ago, I was hanging out with a mom friend and we were cooking together. As we were in the kitchen, and finished one thing, she would rinse the bowl or item and load it in the dishwasher. I stood there marveling. And asked her about it. She explained that her process was to […]
New Year, New Goals?
As we have entered a new year, individuals will often start creating resolutions about things they may want to change in their lives. A few years ago, instead of creating resolutions, I created a vision board with some of my friends. This also came after a detailed goals setting session with another friend. The goal […]
Forget The Former Things
Somehow as the new year has started, I’ve been camping out in Isaiah 43:16-19 and it states: This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters,17 who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and...
We Overcome By Our/Others’ Testimonies
I had been tasked for church to do a segment I had done many times before. I sometimes share something educational or use a devotional from the Bible app. This time, my call felt very differently. I felt as if I was to tell my personal financial story. At least, mostly personal in the general […]
Pause and Reflect
As we end the year 2023, thank you for choosing to read these weekly devotions. I pray your hearts were blessed. Often times when a new year is upon us, there may be a sense of excitement of the new possibilities. Or there may be a daunting sense of carrying some of the things we […]
She Treasured All These Things in Her Heart
As my Pastor preached a message ‘You Won’t Believe What I Saw’, he shared from the passage Luke 2, where the Shepherds went to Mary and Joseph. As he read from the passage, the words ‘and Mary treasured these things in her heart’ jumped out at me. As I came prepared to write, with no […]
We’ve Come This Far By Faith
This is the title for the month of December for our church’s sabbath school theme. We’ve come this far by faith. I can’t help but look and smile as I think of the faith journey I’ve been walking for the last few years. The years have been filled with many very surprising blessings and if […]
Year End Giving Opportunities
This article was written by my Christian Financial Advisors Network colleague and highlights some considerations of different ways to make charitable gifts. Written By Donovan Brooks, CFP®, CKA® As we progress into the final quarter of the year, it tends to beg the question, “What are the tax advantaged year-end giving...
‘And There Was a Sign’
A few years ago, I had a very important decision to make. I had started to feel like the Lord was calling me in a different direction, but it didn’t make much sense to me at the time. I had recently read Mark Batterson’s book ‘Draw the Circle’ where he shared about praying around places […]
It’s Really Growing
My friend sent me the picture being used for today’s post. He understands my struggles and frustrations. It’s such a beautiful thing to have friends who understand. Thank you, friend. As my eyes cleared from sleep and I was able to read the words, I thought ‘yup, this is so very true’.. but still not […]