Philippians 4:13: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”   Strength. When we think of this word, we often associate it with someone who is physically strong. Who has immense physical abilities. Who amazes us with their physical prowess.   Actually, strength comes in many different ways. Maybe the person who actually is strong is the most unassuming person you might think of. Maybe the strong people in our world are those who have to work harder to accomplish s

I consider myself a very fortunate person. I have a variety of friends. People I can lean upon when a day is difficult. Hard. When I’m feeling beat up and just need a cheerleader. I call them my tribe. People who will listen. Give advice if appropriate. Encourage me. Be there for me. These are my people. My tribe. We all need a tribe, whether we willingly admit it or not.

When asked what we desire for our loved ones, the most common answer is: “That they are happy.”   This is a good answer. A noble answer. Yet happiness can be overrated. Happiness happens in the moment. It’s positive thoughts that may or may not be long-lasting. Our happiness can be here today and quickly gone tomorrow and is often based on what most recently happened in our life.   Personally, I believe contentment is where the rubber hits the road. Contentment has a long

When we each do a little, we can make a huge difference. That's the purpose behind Our Monthly Resolution.

Be still and know that whatever is going on in your life today, God is there.