by Bonnie Dorough | Jul 5, 2015 | Knowing God
As we celebrate our country’s freedom this weekend with fireworks, hot dogs, and cook outs, I want to call our attention to another freedom we have… our freedom through Christ. As Eve strolled through the garden one day, a serpent began to tempt Eve with...
by Bonnie Dorough | Jun 14, 2015 | Fear, Worry & Anxiety
The thought of being in control makes us feel good. If we get everything done on our to-do list that day, we evaluate the day as a “good day,” maybe even a great day. Why? Because we felt we were in control. You planned objectives and the day obeyed. But, I think we...
by Bonnie Dorough | May 25, 2015 | Difficult Times
I went camping recently and although I have fond memories of the wonderful outdoors from many years ago, I forgot about the bugs. I hate bugs. I love the outdoors, but it’s like a rotating runway of bugs of different sizes, colors, species and levels of repugnance....
by Bonnie Dorough | May 3, 2015 | Fear, Worry & Anxiety, Knowing God
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jer 29:11) God loves us, and He has plans and a purpose for us—an enriching purpose that not only benefits us, but others around us. The...
by Bonnie Dorough | Apr 19, 2015 | Difficult Times, Fear, Worry & Anxiety
Often times we see a problem in our life: jealousy, anger, un-forgiveness, self-pity, etc., but we don’t know how to defeat it or move past it. Because Jesus defeated the real enemy at the cross, we have the right to freedom, but sometimes we need to know how to...
by Bonnie Dorough | Apr 6, 2015 | Balancing Life
What matters in my life right now . . . and what doesn’t? Where should I be spending my time? We find ourselves asking these questions when our to-do list seems to grow without permission. How dare it! About a month ago, I had one of those moments when everything in...
