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May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022

Looking to Jesus’ sacrificial love, we see what true love looks like. 

 

If we desire to have fulfilling, meaningful relationships with others, then we need look no further than His demonstration to us.

 

True love has a cost.  Jesus chose to love us regardless of the great cost of our sin.

 

“This is how we know what love is:  Jesus Christ laid down His life for us.  And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”

(1 John 3:16)

 

Are you willing to take on the sacrificial mindset of Christ in expressing your love for others?

April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022

To end this week, I am going to share another picture from the Easter service that I attended with my son. It was a special service, not only because it was Easter, but because it was in the church that I attended growing up. I always enjoy services there when we are in Maryland visiting my parents and family.

 

I was touched by this trio of young men playing their instruments, singing and praising the Lord. One reason it was so inspiring is because my son plays the trumpet, and I was so glad for him to see these talented young men providing such a wonderful example to him. He whispered to me during one of the songs that the trumpet player was “really good”!

 

It’s difficult to watch my son struggling with his faith and appearing to turn away from the Lord at times. There is nothing I want more for him than to know how much God loves him and how wonderful and freeing it is to accept that love and follow Him.

 

As I watched these boys play their instruments and listened to their music, I felt great hope and peace. The words rang true. My help comes from Him. He gives me peace in the storm.

 

Is there a person or situation in your life that the Lord is calling you to place into His hands? He desires for you to be at peace, even in the storms. Can you trust Him?

April 18, 2022

April 18, 2022

Such a wonderful way to begin the week, reflecting on the message of Easter!

 

As we heard in church yesterday, the promise of Easter is not just that death was defeated once, but that death has been defeated for all time! Nothing in this life can destroy those of us who put our trust in the Lord for what He did for us on the cross.

 

Death does not have the last word! Jesus swallowed up death in victory!

 

He was willing to suffer agonizing pain and go into the grave to lead us out of it.

 

Is there any love so relentless as His?

April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022

Easter is coming! 

 

I am excited! My son and I are heading to Maryland to spend Easter with my parents and family.  We will also attend a Good Friday service at my childhood church.

 

Taking time to contemplate Jesus’ suffering allows us a healthier perspective on our own times of suffering.

 

When Jesus hung on the cross, it was an act of love for us. By shedding His blood, He provides us a path to forgiveness, redemption and restoration. 

 

Jesus’ death on the cross and His resurrection give us an opportunity to enter into an eternal relationship with Him.

 

Our brokenness can be healed!

 

“Resurrection Day!” – What a day to celebrate!  Is any event more worthy of celebration?

 

Is there any person more worthy of celebrating than Jesus?

April 4, 2022

April 4, 2022

Through Christ’s suffering we have victory.  Victory in Jesus, our Savior!

 

In these days leading up to Resurrection Day (aka Easter), we reflect on the pain Jesus endured and the blood he shed on our account. We honor the Lamb who was slain for us, and we remember that it is through His sacrifice that we are healed. 

 

Having victory over our suffering can be better understood through the suffering that Jesus endured on our behalf. In our suffering, we can identify with Jesus and have fellowship with him. Our suffering can be healed if we look to Him. The cross turns our brokenness into healing. 

 

Though it is difficult when in the darkness of suffering, if we focus on, and remember, the purpose in His suffering, there are great rewards. Our trials test the strength and genuineness of our faith and result in praise, glory and honor when Christ is revealed. This is a cause for celebration! Because of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, we are born again to a living hope and a beautiful inheritance kept in heaven for us that will last forever (1 Peter 1:3-9).

 

As sung in the hymn “The Old Rugged Cross”, one day we will exchange all of our suffering for a crown.

 

Are you giving thanks for suffering – His and your’s?

March 28, 2022

March 28, 2022

For me, the importance of my coaching work is in direct correlation with the importance of establishing and maintaining loving relationships. Their importance is second only to my commitment to Christ and my relationship with Him.

 

Coaching is a partnership where we have a common goal – to improve the relationships of the client. My work is about encouraging and helping clients to cultivate healthy and enjoyable relationships.

 

My enthusiasm for coaching is fueled by the love of God. His unfathomable love and grace motivate me to share His love and to help clients to achieve God-given goals. God’s love touches and heals us. His love enables us to understand our true identity and worth, which allows us to enjoy healthy relationships.

 

My #1 priority of focusing on loving relationships is my storyline of why I do what I do.

 

Is there a relationship in your life that you would like some help with? Send me a message or schedule a complimentary thirty-minute call to talk about a partnership.

March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

Need some help with difficulties in a relationship?

Have you tried talking to the Lord about the problem?

If so, did you explain your own feelings about any problems and this person?

If you’re not already aware, God cares.

He knows who should and shouldn’t be in your life and doesn’t want you to continue in a hurtful relationship.

He’s also continually on the alert for your prayers, not just when you are in crisis.

He wants to be the most important relationship in your life.

He wants to bless you and guide you in your relationships every step of the way.

In your prayers, remember to include a request for His guidance for the person you care about.

March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

Have you been hurt in a relationship with someone close to you?

God says: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5). 

God is always there for us, even when we are walking in the valley of despair.

He will never turn away from us.

Have you experienced the assurance of knowing that there is One who will never leave you or let you down?

March 7, 2022

March 7, 2022

Do you know that you have a new identity in Christ?

When you believe in and accept the sacrifice that Christ made for you on the cross and ask Him to be the Lord of your life, you take on a new identity!

The key to the transformation you are looking for is found in your new identity.

You become a daughter of the King! You belong to Christ and you are His prized possession! 

The old self is gone, your new self is here!

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”. (Romans 8:1)

You are a new creation!

Have you received your new identity?

February 28, 2022

February 28, 2022

Good conflict resolution is integral to healthy relationships.

This picture reminds me of the importance of staying on an even keel when disagreements arise; staying steady, balanced, and on course.

When we feel hurt or upset by the words or actions of someone we care about, controlling our emotions is one of the ways we can maintain balance to have a clear perspective of the situation at hand.

We may feel out of control at the moment, but we can choose to stay calm and control our response. Then we will have our best shot at solving the problem at hand in a peaceful, harmonious manner.

We can even choose JOY in our trials! Joy comes from recognizing that that our trials can lead us towards faithfulness, loyalty, and, as Merriam-Webster notes, provide a “steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance and conviction.” 

I find it especially satisfying when I’m able to help people toward the resolution of difficult conflicts.