What a wonderful world this would be...

Beliefs change from time to time as you develop understanding in various realms of your life. It is wise to always be open to other's insights and to take time to reflect on new information that comes your way. "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel" Proverbs 12:15  

What are some ways that you reacted positively to annoying people?

What questions would you ask Jesus if he stopped by for a visit?

"For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."  2 Chronicles 16:9 Where does your allegiance lie?    

May the sun shine after your storms, painting your sky with vibrant hope. May you find the promise in every cloud, and carry the colors of peace, joy, and light with you always.  Have a blessed day and drink plenty of water! https://www.theresacrabtree.com/blog/      

Rediscover Joy and Passion Rediscovering joy and passion is not about adding more to your to-do list, but about removing the layers that dim your inner light. It is an intentional shift from living by obligation to living with intention. Passion often hides under routines, fear, or a desire for perfection, but it remains waiting for you to reconnect with your curiosity. To reignite this spark: Start Small: Give yourself permission to explore, not commit. Dedicate five minutes to a forgotten hobby, a creative pursuit, or…

In my distress I called to the Lord;     I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice;     my cry came before him, into his ears. Psalm 18:6 In this psalm, David is singing praises to God for saving him from his enemies. This is a reminder that there is a God who hears our requests. Yet, do we appeal to God only when we have material needs or petitions for others? When times are smooth, are we singing praises of gratitude for our…

It is so easy to get caught up in the material world. Romance, money, material objects can easily overtake one's thoughts and behaviors. Yet, we are promised a better future on the "Other Side." Even if one does not believe these things, putting the Creator, instead of the created first, does make sense. Putting the created first is an act of idolatry. It is similar to giving praise and honor to a piece of artwork, rather than the potter who created it. Who or what…

James, the half-brother of Jesus, offers insights on how hard it is to tame tongue, yet is an important goal to accomplish. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great…