Ever felt like you've set your life to the rhythm of rush? Sometimes it takes stepping out of the rush to see clearly. Recently I went on an out of town trip with some girlfriends. You know the kind of trip that was put off and rescheduled a few times. I was really looking forward to this trip but as the...
Ps. 37:27, “The steps of a good man are ordered of the Lord.” Every day, I pray for God’s will in my life- that He will order my steps and help me to hear His voice when He speaks to me. I pray that way because Isaiah 55:9 says, "...
Don’t you hate it when people spread untrue, nasty & unfair rumors around about you? Don’t you hate when those rumors cost you something; sometimes permanently? Occasionally, all human beings go through times like that, but how many of them recoup well, move on, enjoy life and people all the more? I think the secret lies in the perspective we...
As I sit here to type I can feel this soft hum in my spirit, and I know that it is the Lord sweetly singing His love over each of you, dear readers. He is wooing us back in love with Him. He is pleased. He is saying, “Take heart, my Beloved. I see you. I see all that you...
1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” What does it mean to fight the good fight? Didn’t we all grow up learning not to fight or to turn the other cheek? Especially us women! We’re not supposed to...
It doesn’t matter how old my children get, I still cover them with prayer every single day, and it still pays off. Now I am praying for my grandchildren and great granddaughter too. Throughout my life as a pastor’s wife and a nurse, I’ve seen lots of bad things happen to good people, and for a while, this put fear...
In life we all face situations that take us by surprise. We can be overwhelmed or disappointed-- the Bible says in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1Thessalonians 5:18). Giving thanks allows us to keep our focus on Him instead of what circumstances we face. This school year has been proof that...
When I was younger, every time I’d want new clothes, my mom would make me clean out my closet first. She’d say “If you want new, you’ve got to get rid of the old. There has to be room.” Now, this happened often because, of all the kids in my family, I got the smallest closet (And I’m just realizing...
"A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired." Proverbs 17:22, Message Been a long week? Tired? Been challenged? Sick? Down in the dumps? Not feeling your best? Laugh! That's right…laugh! Don't submit to the blues today. Don't succumb to the "too bad, so sad" motto. Stand up and just start laughing. Rejoice. Shout. Liven up your disposition....
“Don’t make excuses for me,” one of my dearest friends said a short time ago to me. It was such a revelation! My heart leaped inside me as I said, “That’s it! That’s what I’ve been doing.” Recently, I had massive bipolar episode. It was so destructive and painful. Thankfully, my family rallied around me! They gave me support and acceptance. My church family loved and prayed for me. I am blessed! But, during this episode I wanted to reach out to my friends. A couple of friends would call to take me to lunch. They wanted to come to the house to help me. But it took every bit of energy for me to walk from the couch to shower, let alone get dressed to see people. But, I needed people! I felt alone. Every time I’d think about reaching out to my friends and family, I’d make excuses for them. “They are so busy.” “They have to work.” “They are tired in the evening.” “They have to deal with the kids and grand-kids.” By my choice, I made excuses for others. I trapped myself in loneliness and abandonment. So, people didn’t want to “bother me”. They became silent. The church as a whole doesn’t talk about mental illness. It carries the stigma that people don’t have the faith to be healed. “It’s just in their head.” They are right, it is in my head! My body chemicals and the function of my brain were diseased. I have crawled up out of that black hole. I’m functioning again. I’m still shouting that I am healed! I am delivered! I TRUST you, my Father! I realized I had to stop making excuses for my Heavenly Father. He is my Father and of course He wants to bless me. I needed to accept what has already been given. He is with us the darkest places of our lives. It’s all about TRUST and NO EXCUSES! Blessings upon you and your family, Terry Brady The Family Church McAllen, Tx Terrytfc@gmail.com ...