michelle's musings

Joshua 24:15 ” As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” I love this story of Joshua in which he makes a bold statement of his dedication to God and tells the Israelites to do the same.…

I was recently struck by the exclusiveness of whom we serve. We can either serve money or we can serve God, but He says that it cannot be both. Therefore, a decision has to be. made by every individual at…

Do you ever wonder why some people have more self-control than others? Why is it certain people have more discipline in their lives? Could this be a genetic trait or is it a learned behavior or maybe even some sort…

Do you need a breakthrough in your life? Is there some area in which you feel defeated and hopeless? If your answer is “yes!” then you need a fresh word from God and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit! Sometimes…

Many dog and cat owners take pride in adopting a “rescue” animal. These animals most likely have been abused in their innocent lives and may have multiple issues that need special attention by their new owners. A person can find…

There seems to be seasons in our life, short ones and long ones. I love the times in my life where everything is organizaed, on schedule, and moving along just the way I like. These are times when my home…

I am a believer that God gives us more than we can handle. We wouldn’t need Him otherwise. If I always had a manageable life with manageable problems, what need would I have for God? If I handles all situations…

I know I do. At times, I have expected the world to care about me, to recognize me for my accomplishments, to understand me and my quirks, and to accept me. Why do I expect these things from a world…

“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.” Matthew 6:22 Chances are most people do not fully realize the importance of what they “take in”. We watch…

Sometimes in college, it’s hard to find reasons to get involved in your local church. Sundays can be a time for sleeping in, studying, or hanging out with friends. I know when I went to college, I didn’t think I…