Category: Eternally Focused

It’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog. I forgot to post one Thursday and before you know it, the weeks had rolled by and I hadn’t written a word. But here I am – returned and ready to begin again. Begin again. How often have you found yourself starting over? Maybe you’re READ MORE

My sister Joy will be graduating from college this weekend! I am immensely proud of her accomplishments and the perseverance she’s shown as a student in the times of COVID-19. As I celebrate her, I remember my own graduation and the sense of pride in receiving my degree. You feel like a new version of READ MORE

When is the last time you thanked God? Was it this morning, last week, or can you not remember? The Bible tells us to, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV) Indeed, God is deserving of our praise and READ MORE

Perseverance can be defined as, “persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” Perseverance means hanging in there when the going gets rough, when there are uncertainties and unknowns, when the trials just seem to keep on coming, when the road is long with no end in sight. That is perseverance. The READ MORE

Sometimes life can feel like one huge marathon. You’re running and running with no end in sight and you’re getting weary. Maybe you’d like to sit on the sidelines for a while and just catch your breath. There always seems to be one hurdle after another and you don’t think you can make it over READ MORE

At Thanksgiving time, we are all reminded of the importance of slowing down and reflecting on the many blessings we have. It is a season of gratitude, in which we are all encouraged to take note of the ways in which our lives are enriched. From fresh flowing water to homemade pie. From a comfortable READ MORE

When we think of rulers and positions of power, we often think of politics and the leaders of countries. Sometimes we forget the real ruler of this world – Jesus Christ, the King of Kings. God sent His Son into the world as an example to us. An example of love, gentleness, patience, holiness, peacefulness, READ MORE

How many times throughout the day is your attention divided? You may be thinking about what’s coming up on your calendar, or what you’ll have for dinner, or when you’re going to run those errands that keep stacking up. Some days I can feel a bit frazzled – there’s just so much going on in READ MORE