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 19, 2018 | Fear and Anxiety, Hope |
When we were in Israel we sailed across the Lake of Galilee. It was glorious! Rays of sunlight glistened through the clouds creating heavenly beams of light that illuminated the water. I couldn’t believe I was in the same place where Jesus calmed the wind and waves....
by Jodie Stevens | Apr 16, 2018 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Hope, Love |
“Your saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed” (Psalm 139:16). I believe wanting to be known is one of our greatest desires. I’m not talking about basic things like favorite...
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...
