As she lays in bed contemplating her day ahead, she feels exhausted before her feet ever hit the floor. It all seems over whelming; so much to do and no opportunity to get it done. The demands on her were coming from all directions. As she takes a deep breath of defeat, she feels a twinge… Continue reading #66: Rise and Shine
Author: Danika Salmans
#111: Thought Steering
Would you ever take your hands off the steering wheel and let the car go wherever the wheels pulled it? Absolutely not! That would be completely irresponsible. The car would veer off the road and the result could be a tragic injury. You must stay in constant control of the vehicle; making continuous, subtle corrections… Continue reading #111: Thought Steering
#122: Has God Failed You?
I knew that God’s fingerprints were all over where I was. He had undeniably led me to this place and had given me a task to complete. It was going to be difficult. I had to put in considerable time, effort, and preparation for it to be a success, and I knew that I had… Continue reading #122: Has God Failed You?
#24: Face to Face
Have you ever had a young child come running toward you with an amazing story to tell? They come charging in the door yelling, “Guess what!” You listen for a while, and when you have the gist of the story, you return your attention back to what you were working on. The child still has… Continue reading #24: Face to Face
#88: Night Torments
The night can be long and dark especially if your mind is filled with whirling thoughts of worry as you play out every detail of a situation in your mind. Fear and worry well up in tangible emotions as you consider every possible situation and how you would respond. As you lay in your bed you are… Continue reading #88: Night Torments
#146: Feeding Affection
Have you ever been so hungry that you would eat just about anything? Maybe you just arrived home from work and the hunger pains are driving you to the pantry. Anything looks good! You grab whatever you can find and start feeding the pains. When you are satisfied, you look over the carnage and can’t… Continue reading #146: Feeding Affection
#26: Yield
You naturally yield to those things that are bigger or those things with more authority. You are driving down the road, and you yield to the semi that is in your lane. Your Toyota will not stand up to the 18-wheeler! It is much bigger than you so you let it go before you. You yield to the… Continue reading #26: Yield
#109: What are you Wearing?
Many people are ready to discuss what you should be wearing. From issues on modesty to advice on style, everyone has an option on what looks good and what is appropriate. It is true, whether you like it or not, what you wear defines you. It is a piece of the first impression, and you… Continue reading #109: What are you Wearing?
#105: How to Care For Your Vessel
Walking down the aisle of any given flea market you will see an amazing collection of discarded items. You can imagine how they had once been a part of a beautiful home, or how they were a part of a busy kitchen. As you walk down the cluttered aisles, you see a beautiful vase perched… Continue reading #105: How to Care For Your Vessel
#183: Prepare the Way
Solomon accomplished something great, but he did not do it alone. 2 Chronicles 8:16 Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected. The way was prepared for him; others prepared materials for him,… Continue reading #183: Prepare the Way