by Jodie Stevens | Jun 8, 2016 | Choices, Hope, Patience, Thankfulness |
The bible says “finishing is better than starting,” and “patience is better than pride” (Ecclesiastes 7:8). Both humility and patience are learned through life’s difficulties and trials. Therefore, thank God for today’s...
by Jodie Stevens | Nov 30, 2015 | Hope, Love, Thankfulness |
Like many people I’d heard about the Father, Son, Holy Spirit Trinity for years but never gave it much thought. In John 17:5 when Jesus is about to be crucified He says: “Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began.” I admit...
by Jodie Stevens | Aug 6, 2015 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Hope, Patience, Thankfulness |
I feel Gods presence the most in my darkest times. His power seems greatest in my weakest moments. Sometimes pain exposes our vulnerability and opens the door for God to do a work in us that can become a powerful testimony. The apostle Paul begged God 3 times to...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 30, 2015 | Choices, Thankfulness |
“What makes you better than anyone else? What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if all you have is from God, why boast as though you have accomplished something on your own?” (Corinthians 4:7) It’s easy to rely on ourselves and our own intellect when life’s...
by Jodie Stevens | Nov 25, 2014 | Thankfulness |
I recently posted the question on Facebook: How do you express gratitude? Some people said hugs and cards. For others, it was through prayers and acts of service. And for many people expressing gratitude simply meant maintaining a good attitude regardless of their...
by Jodie Stevens | Sep 30, 2014 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Patience, Thankfulness |
Occasionally I get discouraged that I’m just now realizing what led to my past troubles. While I’m grateful God has given me these epiphanies, sometimes I find myself saying things like: “why am I forty two years old and just now figuring this out?” ‘More will be...
