Have an Attitude of Gratitude (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset: Day 4 of 4)

We have been learning how to get a keep a Godly mindset in 2017.  We have learned about being positive, choosing peace, and daring to hope.  Today, I want us to ask ourselves, “Am I grateful for the things I have?”  Do my thoughts and actions show an attitude and heart of thanks or am I filled with complaints and hurts? Colossians 2:6-7  Therefore as you … Continue reading Have an Attitude of Gratitude (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset: Day 4 of 4)

Dare to Hope (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset Day 3 of 4)

Are you a realist?  Do you not dare to hope for the fear of being disappointed?  Well, not only do I believe it is perfectly acceptable to God to hope, I think it is essential to getting and keeping a Godly mindset.  If you missed our first two installments in this series, please check them out by clicking the following links: Be Positive Choose Peace … Continue reading Dare to Hope (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset Day 3 of 4)

Choose Peace (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset Day 2 of 4)

Psalms 34:14 (NKJ): Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Are you easily upset? Are you unhappy with how you react to negative circumstances in your life?  Well, good news, today we will discuss how to choose peace when our day and life does not go as planned. Last time, we discussed that in order to have and keep a Godly mindset … Continue reading Choose Peace (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset Day 2 of 4)

Be Positive (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset Day 1 of 4)

We are a few weeks into the new year and, right now, some of those resolutions we made are starting to feel like weights tied to our ankles. Our motivations and enthusiasm may be dwindling, but I pray to be of some encouragement.  Maybe, just maybe, what you need to accomplish your goals is a fresh mindset….a Godly mindset.  What is a Godly mindset?  I … Continue reading Be Positive (Getting and Keeping a Godly Mindset Day 1 of 4)

Is Laziness Keeping You From Your Purpose?

Has God laid a dream on your heart, shown you your greater purpose, but you are still waiting…and waiting….and waiting?  Do you feel like giving up?  Do you wonder if you  heard God right?  Are you wondering if it is ever going to happen?   I would love to give you some uplifting,”keep the faith” kind of message, but that is just not how I … Continue reading Is Laziness Keeping You From Your Purpose?

Can You Sign His Name to the End of Your Day?

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man, I just can’t get it right today!” I have had a lot of these days lately. Yesterday, as I was driving along and belting out one of my favorite “Oldies but Goodies,” a line in the song, one I have heard a million times (okay, maybe not a million but certainly a lot) really hit me hard.  Thank … Continue reading Can You Sign His Name to the End of Your Day?

What are Modern-Day Giants?

  So, today we are talking Giants.  We all have them.  We all fight them.  But some of us are not even sure what “giants” are, making it kind of difficult to fight these unknown monsters effectively. Giants, back in the day of David, were really large people…giants (yep, that was helpful).  Most of us are familiar with one specific giant…Goliath.  In 1 Samuel 17, … Continue reading What are Modern-Day Giants?