In a world that is always changing, I find it so comforting to know that the God I love and serve does not change.  He is true to His word and He finishes what He starts.  When I wake up in the morning I don’t have to hold my breath to see if my God…

Do you ever wake up and feel the weight of anxiety upon you? Thoughts are swirling around in your head and you feel panic in your heart. If you haven’t guessed already, I will tell you that I have. Some mornings I have actually felt anxiety as I opened my eyes. However, I have a…

When we go to the cabinet to grab a can of veggies, we rely on the label to tell us what is inside.  If the label says “green beans” we expect green beans when we open the can.  Oftentimes we as people mistakingly receive a label (or labels) that do not reflect what is on…

I think every one of us can remember times in our childhood that were good and bad.  As a grandmother, I am often reminded that as children, we can have wrong perceptions.  For example, our grandson believes we are mean when we send him to his room for a time out. In reality, we love…

I can’t believe I’m already at the bottom of the month of taking a real step back from social media. I want to be clear that this has been a process.  Over the last 3 years I have let go of Instagram and Twitter and seeking the Lord to what was next.  I can honestly…

Good Morning💛 I wanted to start today by thanking you for subscribing to my  “Cactus Flowers” blog posts! I know there are a million of posts you could subscribe to and I pray that you will find God’s encouragement and love here! I also wanted to tell you a little bit about why I named my…

When I  first started feeling that the Lord was asking me to step away from a few things that are dear to my heart, I have to admit it was very unsettling.  But here I am finishing up week three of my FB fast and I have much clarity and direction.  This week I actually…

I’ve just wrapped up 2 weeks of not being on Facebook.  I must say I do not miss it much.  I miss seeing pictures of my friends and family and updates in their lives.  However, I do not miss seeing endless information that bombards my mind and troubles my soul. I’ve had more quiet space…

I just finished 1 week of no social media and WOW!  I had no idea how social media has helped to clutter my brain.  This week, although a challenging week because of non-related reasons, I have heard the Lord more clearly and have processed more than I have in a long time.  In spending time…