Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee A young woman complained to her mother about the hardships and difficulties in her life. She didn’t know how she was going to continue and wanted to give up. The young woman said, “I’m tired of fighting and struggling. It seems that as soon...
Guest Post by Josh Cohen What is the definition of hardship? The word hardship means something different to every person. To some, it could mean losing your cell phone or accidentally stepping in a pile of mud while wearing your favorite shoes. To others, a hardship...
If you’re like me, you commit to a New Year’s resolution only to realize the gym membership you bought during Christmas is going used after just a few weeks! This year I decided to do something different and granted it’s only been three days, but I can honestly admit...
Peace… Ask yourself for a moment—what does peace look like? Can you describe its meaning in one word, or even in no words, but with action? Peace… feel it in your body for a moment. How does your body respond? Peace… look deeply at it for a moment....
Usually, I spend the first few hours of my day with God—reading, writing in my journal and meditating. But the other morning was different. I saw a message on my phone about a mandatory evacuation on Ocracoke Island. My sister and her family live there, so I...
Life is but a mere breath—like the grass that fades or the flowers that wither away. James tells us to consider it “an opportunity of pure joy” when we experience troubles of any kind. A friend of mine passed away unexpectedly Sunday. Although I had only met her a...