My Thoughts

The only real resolution for 2016 is to strengthen my relationships, especially my relationship with God.  Instead of spending my morning playing Words with Friends or scrolling through Pinterest, I grabbed my bible and decided to read.  I searched for a woman's bible study online, but was very disappointed that most of what I found was shallow or asked me to purchase a book or workbook.  I've been here before. Three years ago, I began a similar journey.  I made going to church a priority, and I  spent time reading the bible frequently.  What happened? Like so many others I've spoken to over the years, I couldn't maintain the enthusiasm because I was drifting alone in a large sea.  Today, it became more clear to me.  The picture I had in my head of what a Christian woman should be keeps tripping me up. After 20 minutes of searching for some "fix" to my problem, I decided to tackle it the same way I'd tackle a problem student or other difficu...

Ever hear the expression "selective hearing"? I am sure everyone has. It is true. We can selectively hear things. We each have that awesome power. What you choose to hear has a lot to do with the information you are inputting into your brain. Somehow, you have to hear only the truth. Part of this is attached to your eyes as well. It is not good enough to close the eyes during a commercial if you leave the volume up. Probably the hardest part for me is to hear only positive comments about myself. Ephesians 6: 10 - 18 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. An officer I worked with at Brownwood PD provided me these examples on how to withstand the attempts of the enemy to undermine us. Each day, I have to visualize myself, like a policeman, putting on all my def...