This weekend we celebrate Labor Day. This holiday is for us – people who work. As stated HERE, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have […]
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 A few times this week, I was thankful for living my life as a Spirit-filled Christian. By that term, I mean that I realize I have no power to live […]
I am in a second marriage. My husband and I just celebrated 25 years! What a milestone! We have been congratulated by family and friends and marked the occasion by taking our first cruise. The most meaningful reason for our grand celebration, however, was birthed out of the public eye and originated deep in my […]
Summer Refreshment Series* – Live ABOVE the Chaos – Identifying Barriers to Loving People We want to be loving. Many of us get out of bed determined to be loving. But then it’s hard. Really hard. Why? This is why it was so hard for me for so many years to love people. Laurie O’Connor, […]
Summer Refreshment Series* – Live ABOVE the Chaos – Doing Everything you Know to Do Everyone knows, in theory, that when we get out of bed in the morning, we have no idea what the day will bring. But many of us don’t live like that is true. We roll out of bed trusting in […]
Summer Refreshment Series* – Live ABOVE the Chaos – Beginning the Process of Living with a Clean Heart Do you think you have some people figured out? Today’s focus is about how little we really know about people and what God is planning for their future. People are passing my daughter on the street today, […]
Summer Refreshment Series* – Live ABOVE the Chaos – You are a space maker. How can you roll out of bed each morning and know that no matter what happens, you will be okay? The secret lies in these two truths. Laurie O’Connor, Live ABOVE the Chaos (Alpharetta: Booklogix, 2014), 124-126. It used to depress […]
Summer Refreshment Series* – Live ABOVE the Chaos – You are a mathematician Your life is guaranteed to produce remarkable results when God has the “calculator” in His hands. Laurie O’Connor, Live ABOVE the Chaos (Alpharetta: Booklogix, 2014), 89-90. God is always doing what I now call “mustard seed math.” Jesus fed thousands with a […]
Summer Refreshment Series* – Live ABOVE the Chaos – You are a Picture Frame God created your physical frame and personality for specific good purposes that no one else can accomplish like you can! Be encouraged that you have been handcrafted with perfection! Laurie O’Connor, Live ABOVE the Chaos (Alpharetta: Booklogix, 2014), 95-97. My love […]
Summer Refreshment Series* – Live ABOVE the Chaos – You are a Firework in God’s Story. As our nation celebrates Independence Day, be encouraged today that you too are part of the light show God is exhibiting every day through His children who are the light of the world (Matthew 5:16). Join me in an […]
