Spring-time brings out the hidden gardener in most everyone. The tender green buds on trees and the first flowers make our hearts sing–and anticipate the joys of summer. The visions–and memories–of long summer evenings, splashing water and fun with friends. There is a longing in our heart for simple connection with others. Spring reminds usContinue reading “Spring!”
Category Archives: Discipleship – Building Lives
Difficulties Guaranteed. Choose Outcome: Weariness or Worship.
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Difficulties and disappointments are guaranteed to come to every life. The outcome of every situation is our choice. We canContinue reading “Difficulties Guaranteed. Choose Outcome: Weariness or Worship.”
Why won’t he listen to me?
Jump, Scooby, Jump! She’s four. She’s been on a horse for about four hours in her life. She knew what he could do. She knew what she wanted to do. She spoke clearly and told him so. Scooby, who loves jumping, ignored her. Her voice became more insistent until the words were a plaintive plea:Continue reading “Why won’t he listen to me?”
Wounded by Friends
Caring about others makes you vulnerable in many ways. The hurts our friends receive hurt us too. We rise to their defense. Those are hurts that can accomplish good. They make us love harder and share one anothers’ burdens. We grow in strength together. There are other shared hurts that can be deadly. Our friends’ weaknesses canContinue reading “Wounded by Friends”
Choosing to Change
The Christian life is all about transformation…redemption that frees captive souls. The Cross is the dividing line. Jesus completed the Work and says, “It is finished.” Our choice is this: Do we live on the earthly side..choosing to take responsibility for making ‘it’ happen OR Do we live on the eternal side…choosing to live in Christ knowing itContinue reading “Choosing to Change”
Fit Faith: Joy in the Journey
JOY IN THE JOURNEY – An Intro to Journaling & Learning to See the God’s Fingerprints Every Day The Christian life is to be one of growth toward maturity. Accepting Christ as Savior is the doorway to learning what His Lordship looks like. Our journey through life is designed to help us know God more fully, moreContinue reading “Fit Faith: Joy in the Journey”
Workshops: Fit Faith
God created us for Himself–and each other. Learning together is a great way to build relationships and grow in grace & knowledge. Heartsong Ministries offers a series of workshops called FIT FAITH which target the key components of a healthy faith-walk. FIT FAITH: Joy in the Journey Gain a fresh view of God’s presenceContinue reading “Workshops: Fit Faith”
Great prices, great resources: CBD
You can support this ministry by shopping at Christian Book Distributors (CBD)! CBD is one of my favorite places to shop. They offer great resources and great prices to help you grow stronger in the Lord. Heartsong Ministry is an affiliate for them which means you can shop through our link and some of theContinue reading “Great prices, great resources: CBD”
Living in Love
Christians have the amazing privilege–and responsibility–of living in the love of God. Christ bore our criticism and condemnation on the Cross. Living in love allows us to be a vessel of grace. What pours out of you? If it is not grace that builds up and encourages others, perhaps you have not received enough ofContinue reading “Living in Love”
Life Change Lessons from a Play Station
We cannot enjoy the glories of God on Sunday and lock Him away Monday through Saturday. His glory must flow in the workplace, in our recreation and even in our private activities. He is worthy of our honor 24-7.
