The Flame Within

"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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  • Mother’s Day Feels Different This Year: A Mother and Grieving Daughter’s Reflection on Gratitude, Loss, Grief, and Grace Mother’s Day has always been a sweet and sacred day in my life—a day to gather, hug tightly, share stories, and feel the warmth of family. This year Mother’s Day feels different, because it consists of several…

  • When People Treat You Poorly / Managing Relationships When people treat you poorly, it’s important to remember most of the time Its not about you. This is one of the most healing lessons I’ve learned in this life. Often, people’s behavior and reponses has far more to do with them—their pain, their unresolved wounds, and…

  • There Are No Hopeless Situations — Only People Who’ve Grown Hopeless Have you ever faced a moment or situation that felt completely overwhelming? In the midst of the trial found yourself feeling lost? Felt stuck in a dark place where light seemed void, and the enemy whispered, “This will never get better?” You’re not alone.…

  • Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace, those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” One of the areas I need constant discipline and intentional focus is rest. Rest should be easy… I mean it’s “REST”, it’s relaxation, it’s calming, and rejuvenating. Yet, as for myself, obtaining sufficent rest remains one of…

  • 2 Peter 1:5-9 “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you…

  • Spring brings new life… In the same way the morning brings joy after a night of tears. A day brings light poking through the darkness. A week brings space and greater understanding. A month brings clarity. A year brings healing. And decades bring wisdom. Healing is a journey and not a destination. It takes time…

  • Walking at the beach this afternoon and noticing my spirit feeling down. In fact, I’ve observed this in my spirit the past several days. I’ve noticed its presence, but have found it difficult to place my finger on the exact cause; Could it be discouragement from being sick for several week’s? Having a sick teenager,…

  • One of the things that fascinate me most about the ocean… is its absolute vastness! It’s huge and the next land mass is a thousand miles or more. The ocean is huge! The sea reminds me of our individual lives. Everyday we deal with the everyday activities and stressors of life, like the waves crashing…