Writing to encourage, inspire, and motivate people in whatever season they are currently in.
A few weeks ago, I was thinking about the personality God gave me, and I remembered 6th grade. I’ve always been a quiet person, so people TRIED to bully me in junior high. 3 girls were picking on me in 6th grade and said they would jump me after school. Instead of avoiding them and... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday night, April 2nd, I was getting ready for bed & noticed that my right eye looked soft - when I moved my eye, it would gather on the side almost like an accordion. After many phone calls & texts, I went to the ER around 11pm not knowing what was causing this. ER... Continue Reading →
Many of us grew up hearing “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Experience has taught us how false that statement is. Yes, sticks and stones can break bones, but words? Words can crush a person’s spirit. I know I’ve been guilty in the past of (intentionally) causing some... Continue Reading →
To say the theme for my year has been “Hopes Fulfilled” is an understatement. In 2018 alone, sooo many things I’ve prayed for (some for days, some for months, and some for 10+ years) happened. I had a woe is me moment on 2 things I’ve been praying about for years, then I was gently... Continue Reading →
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!! I'm no longer CHASE-ing the facade by swiping my VISA every chance I get. DISCOVER-ing the One who provides the real FREEDOM has allowed the CARD to no longer MASTER me. I never knew that was possible as an AMERICAN, where you're told to EXPRESS everything rather than wait. The morning of December... Continue Reading →
This past week, the thought “I didn’t expect that” came up a few times for me. On 2 completely different occasions, I was hit with the realization that just because something doesn’t look like or arrive the way I expected, it doesn’t mean my prayer isn’t being answered. I’ll give you a very practical way... Continue Reading →
A few years ago I said I wanted to become a reader, and I’m happy to say that this year it finally happened. 13 books this year (not including the Bible)!! For someone who hated reading, that’s major! I found that I’m not a kindle/e-reader type of person. I like to see, physically touch, and... Continue Reading →
This morning I walked into my living room & was surprised by how dark it was. Usually by this time, the sun is shining through the windows. I looked outside at the rain and clouds (which are beautiful), and was instantly reminded that the sun is still shining. Just because I couldn’t see it or... Continue Reading →
If I tell you the gospel is all that matters, and never tell you how to apply it to your hardships, you would eventually think I was crazy. You’re having problems at work, and I respond “just preach the gospel.” You’re having issues with your spouse, and I respond “the gospel is all that matters.”... Continue Reading →
At what age does fear kick in? Have you ever seen a toddler or elementary school kid playing? I remember when I was in elementary, and would climb to the top of the jungle gym, do flips, use my legs to hang upside down, and swing from bar to bar (skipping some), with no fear... Continue Reading →
Laura Obehi 