by Jodie Stevens | Apr 25, 2018 | Choices, Happiness, Hope, Love |
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20). I was on a hike with some friends a while back when I tried to catch a photo of a beautiful butterfly but I wasn’t fast...
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 24, 2018 | Forgiveness, Happiness, Hope, Love |
A Grant study done over a 75-year period determined that love is the secret to a fulfilling life, which probably comes as no surprise to you. In fact, one man named Godfrey went into the study with bleak prospects for life satisfaction. He had the lowest rating for...
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 13, 2018 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Hope, Thankfulness |
“The LORD is close to the Brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). Life on earth is so short and no amount of fame, money, brilliance, talent, charisma or good looks can bring happiness. They’re all transitory. I know that if...
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 10, 2018 | Choices, Forgiveness, Happiness, Hope |
The announcement of spring is like a canvas of color decorating the ground across the fields and valleys. It ascends through the trees where branches bud new life, birds sing, and nature awakens once more. It’s a great reminder that new beginnings belong to the cycle...
by Jodie Stevens | Feb 21, 2018 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Hope |
“…And in Christ you have been brought to fullness” (Colossians 2:10). Who are you? It was a relief after I got married, because if someone asked me I could say: “wife to a wonderful man.” Typically, I would answer with a summary of my radio career because that’s what...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 16, 2018 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Happiness, Hope, Love, Patience, Thankfulness |
The Bible tells us in this life we will have trouble (John 16:33). We birth some from our brokenness, and more from the natural process of being alive, and some we create because of sin and rebellion. Today I’m grateful for the hard lessons marked by grief, loss, and...
