by mgeisen | Jul 4, 2017 | spirituality
As citizens of the United States, we carry an incredible burden as well as a wonderful gift. FREEDOM We shout to all who will listen that we are the home of the free and the brave. Freedom reigns and beauty abounds. Come to America and all your dreams will come true....
by mgeisen | Jul 2, 2017 | spirituality
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure! Fullness of gratitude creates blessed abundance. It is only with deep love that we live a life of abundance. Each phrase depicts abundant life. But which one describes you? Which one can you live out as you seek...
by mgeisen | Jun 27, 2017 | spirituality
Persevering, when one more step seems impossible, allows you to overcome insecurity and rely on God’s stability. Boys will be boys. Running, jumping, playing hard and never giving up. Taking one more step is a huge part of their vocabulary because quitting is...
by mgeisen | Jun 24, 2017 | spirituality
We find ourselves in the middle when nothing is as it seems but everything is how it should be. If life looks like a blank canvas and clarity is lost, we are in the middle. When we seek to know what’s next and the answers do not come, life is in the middle....
by mgeisen | Jun 13, 2017 | spirituality
Stepping out of your comfort zone leads you straight into the arms of Jesus. One of my proud parenting moments began like this, “How big is ______ “? (fill in name of child) Response: “So big”! says the child with arms outstretched wide. Over...
by mgeisen | Jun 10, 2017 | spirituality
“Meet me in the garden”, said the Voice. Anticipation filled the air while lack of motivation seemed to overtake any forward progress. Time passed and little movement occurred toward getting ready. The Voice again whispered, “I am in the garden....
by mgeisen | Jun 6, 2017 | spirituality
It is hard to believe we wrapped up eight weeks on perseverance. Our journey these last eight weeks has flown by. But not without a time of learning more about what it means to persevere in and through our lives. Today Debbie Kitterman shares a convicting story on how...
by mgeisen | Jun 4, 2017 | spirituality
I fought God on this one. What do I know about the future? I sat quietly and wished for a different word to write about. Nothing but blank thoughts crossed my mind. Instead the word “future” looped on repeat. As I gather my thoughts to share, I know...
by mgeisen | May 30, 2017 | spirituality
My friends and I are gathering together for Part 7 of our Perseverance series. We have walked through our stories of purpose, change, overcoming fear, rejection, persevering when prayers remain unanswered and more. Today Patricia Krank shares her journey of...
by mgeisen | May 27, 2017 | spirituality
I DID IT!!! One cloudy day with rain sprinkling onto my bright pink hat, I did it. A mile and a half hike in the Smoky Mountains taught me that brave faith is only one more step away. It is reaching a goal when you believe you can’t possibly conquer it by...