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When I was growing up, my mom never allowed mopin' or a sour attitude. She would say, "you have so much to be thankful for..." so, she nipped a bad attitude in the bud. Learning to be thankful, actually gave me hope for each new day. And when I had hope, I didn’t mope. Try it sweet mom, keep a thankful heart in every circumstance. It will change you. You will mature into a thankful mom.
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praises to your Name, Oh Most High. (Psalm 92:1, NKJV)
Dear Mom, We all have the same enemy, the evil one. The Bible says he roars around like a lion seeking to destroy. Remember, he is only roaring and making noise; trying to paralyze you with fear, for one reason or another. I heard a quote once, “When the devil knocks on your door – […]
Dear Mom, A tide is a fascinating occurrence. Every few hours enormous amounts of water, simply ebbs and flows. This phenomenon parallels with our everyday life, we too, have high and low tides. However, just as marine life swims deeper when the tide is receding, so you must stay aware of changes and adjust as […]
Dear Mom, God is the mender of broken hearts. In fact, the Bible says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Is there a ‘heart wound’ that you need healed today? God knew there would be situations in life that would cripple us, and He knew we would need a healer. Jesus soothes […]
Dear Mom, If you don’t know what to do, the Bible says to “inquire” of the Lord. The implication here is to ask for God’s direction. Just the other day I needed clarity as to what to do about a situation. I asked for direction and waited. Within a few days, I knew which way […]
Dear Mom, On occasion, God allows puzzling circumstances to occur in our lives. Queen Esther in the Bible is a perfect example. Armed with courage and steadfast faith, she trusted God, even when she did not understand His ways. God knows all things, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we can […]