I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence.  In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]!  For I have overcome the world.  [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered […]

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.  [Colossians 1:11]
You’ve heard it said that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder?  I say that joy lies in the heart of the believer!
There is so much turmoil in today’s world, so much tragedy, hate and heartache … so […]

Normally, I try to be very positive and encouraging to the people that visit my little piece of the blogsphere.  But the reality of it is, it isn’t always peaches and cream – for single moms, for married moms, for anyone!  I’ve debated over whether to ‘be real’ today, to offer guidance based on what I’ve learned, […]