Unconditional Love and Boundaries... The two almost seem like polar opposites. We seem to think that unconditional love means love without boundaries. But that's not the case. In order to deeply love someone, there has to be boundaries. Love with no boundaries leads to resentment and pain, for one person or both. Yes, God's love… Continue reading Devotion: Unconditional Love vs. Boundaries
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A Vision Made New
This blog used to have a different name. It was once called Wine and Weekends. This blog used to be about me, about my life, about “things” I had and “things” I did. But over time, God taught me that when I make it all about me, I’m going to fail. So after 3 years… Continue reading A Vision Made New
Devotion: Just Say the Word from Where You Are
When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernum. At that time, the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death. When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elder to ask him to come and heal his slave. So they earnestly begged… Continue reading Devotion: Just Say the Word from Where You Are
Devotion: Loving the Unlovable
But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, give them your shirt also. Give to… Continue reading Devotion: Loving the Unlovable
Devotion: Is This a Day to Save a Life or to Destroy it?
One Sabbath day as Jesus was walking through some grainfields, his disciples broke off heads of grain, rubbed off the husks in their hands, and ate the grain. But some Pharisees said, "Why are you breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath?" Jesus replied, "Haven't you read in the Scriptures what David did… Continue reading Devotion: Is This a Day to Save a Life or to Destroy it?
Devotion: Healthy people don’t need a doctor – Sick people do.
Later, as Jesus left the town, he saw a tax collector named LEvi sitting at his tax collector's booth. "Follow me and be my disciple," Jesus said to him. So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him. But the Pharisees and their teachers of religious law complained bitterly to Jesus' disciples, "Why do you… Continue reading Devotion: Healthy people don’t need a doctor – Sick people do.
Toxic Positivity as a Coping Mechanism
My whole life - I've been known as the happy one, the positive one, the glass-half-full one, a positive Polly. I'm known to tell people to love themselves fiercely and that anything could always be worse. I'm an uplifter. I like making people happy. I get so excited about the smallest things - and I… Continue reading Toxic Positivity as a Coping Mechanism
Devotion: Becoming “Ezer”
Before I even get into the point of this post, if you believe in the power of Jesus - you must believe that we are not defined by our past failures, but in the power of Christ that makes us new. So if you are someone reading this that has made mistakes in relationships in… Continue reading Devotion: Becoming “Ezer”
He’s an “I don’t care how far you’ve run, just come home” kind of God
There's a lot going on in my life right now. A lot of changes, a lot of hurt, a lot of soul searching, a lot of reflection, and a lot of healing to be done. But along with that comes finding peace, joy, love, friendship, and faith. I'm not going to sit here and explain every… Continue reading He’s an “I don’t care how far you’ve run, just come home” kind of God
Online Boutiques that I’m Loving
Spring Fashion Inspiration Spring Fashion is always so exciting, because you know warmer weather is on the way! Here are some of the best online boutiques that I am loving right now: XO Mandy Sue (Save 35% with code KATIE35) - I recently purchased a ton of dressed and rompers from here! They are totally… Continue reading Online Boutiques that I’m Loving