Tuija's Thoughts

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right and steadfast spirit within me. — Psalms 51:10 (AMP) Sometimes God allows storms, and our own efforts fall short. We become powerless. We lose our joy and strength in the Lord, drifting without direction, completely unaware of how to pull ourselves back into His presence. Sin separates us from God. That tiny, deceitful seed of a lie, planted in the midst of an argument or in a moment of despair, creates a gap between people

Days are getting shorter and fall colors are filling the scenery. It's time to bake some pumpkin bread and delicious cookies and decorate the house for gratitude themed gatherings. In the midst of all preparing we may wonder where to find all that time to thank everybody and remember everything in the list that just keeps getting longer. Soon it's time for Christmas cards and little gifts for those we love. In these seasons it is easy to lose the focus when there's just so mu

What does a perfect balance look like? When a juggler is playing with the balls and performing tricks a great balance and focus is needed...

It is easy to stick with routines when certain, familiar things happen at the same time and make us feel somewhat more safe. Coffee,...

Do what you can... People often think that there's so much stuff going on and bad things happening that it wouldn't make any change if they did something small. Or if they didn't do anything at all. They see the challenges as unbreakable blocks that prevent better things from coming to them. Often their minds wander to the past and create scenarios about why things can't change. After each night comes a day and it has been the same way for a long time. As long as I can rememb

You come first thing in the morning Like a gentle breeze from the ocean, you blow away my worries, my concerns. I'm still before you, I...

“What Are You Looking Forward To?”   Most people living in Michigan look forward to summertime.    Kids love summer because there is no...

There was so much joy and excitement when Jesus came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey! People were cheering, and many wanted this...

Have you ever wondered what our lives would be like if Jesus did not rise from the dead? The 12 Disciples would have never gone into the...

In February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day – a holiday that focuses on love.   God’s Holy Word says many things about love!   The Bible...

If you read the Bible you will discover that God speaks in many ways.    God Speaks through His Creations - In Genesis we see God speaks...