Real Talk About Relationships
Alison 
Are there standards that God has set for our lives? Yes, there are! Dear friends, I have great news for you– God has expectations for us! These standards apply to how we behave, react and act in different circumstances, regardless of whether they are exciting or painful. The thing is, in the worst of situations, … Read more God’s Standards for Me
With God’s Word in our hearts and in our hands, our lives are sorted! When I was young, I used to love reading Bible stories. At the time, that’s all the Bible was to me – a book of captivating stories about Bible characters. As I grew older, however, I realized that the Bible was … Read more God’s Word – What More Do You Need?
God’s discipline, though painful, is necessary! I realized the other day that on several occasions, I have been unable to picture God as a God of love and a God of discipline at the same time. Could this be because I sometimes take God to be like a teddy bear that gives endless hugs and … Read more God’s Discipline – A Necessary Process
When depression comes knocking, what should the Christian do? I know many of you have looked at the title of this article and said, “Christians do not get depressed.” Well, I have news for you. Christians do get depressed, and the worst thing is, they do not know how to handle it! When I was … Read more Depression 101 for Christians
Why does God sometimes take us through an uncomfortable period of stretching? This week I have felt completely stretched – as though I would snap any minute! As you may know, the roles and responsibilities of a parent are quite something. When you add special needs to the mix…life becomes a little complicated! Well, this … Read more When God Stretches You…
Looking for a partner with whom you can scale life’s mountains? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see a steep mountain? For me, I always ask, how will I ever get to the top in one piece! Last week, when I shared a little about the lessons I am learning … Read more Climbing Life’s Mountains – With God
God knows why he gave me a special gift, and he will help me handle it… A few days ago, I shared a short post on special needs parenting on my Facebook timeline, and I realized that there are many people out there who are walking a similar path and in need of encouragement. What … Read more God Gave Me A Special Gift, And Only He Knows Why!
Fear vs trust – Which of the two should we choose? After I wrote last week’s post on fear, God decided that it was time for me to learn a thing or two about fear and trust. I guess it was his way of saying, “You have to practice what you share!” I guess I … Read more Lessons on Fear and Trust
What three things should every couple strive to agree on? Are you courting someone with the hope of getting married in the near future? Could you be going through the ‘serious’ phase where there is no turning back, the phase where you are discussing things that lead up to a lifetime commitment? What, then, are … Read more 3 Crucial Things Courting Couples Must Agree On
How do I conquer fearful thoughts that plague me from time to time? My kids like this bit from the Lion King movie where Simba says, “I laugh in the face of danger, ha ha ha! This got me thinking – do I ever stand confidently in the face of danger, or when faced with fear-inducing … Read more Why fear, when God is near!