Lottie

Treasure.

What do you picture when you think of treasure? Pirates? Fancy jewelry? Gold and silver?

When I think about treasure I think of something that is special and maybe even one of a kind. Rare and valuable, but maybe…

It's December 2017. Is anyone else surprised that Christmas is literally two weeks away? 

We tend to put alot of pressure on ourselves to make this holiday season the best it could possibly be for our loved ones and everyone…

Stronghold... 

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary it is a fortified place. Ex.: a fortress, fort, wall, a prison. It is hard to get through it or in it or out of it.

It is a place of security or survival.

It…

Community. As people, I think we all desire to be with other people. 

We want to have someone that will listen to us, share our activities, cry with us when things go wrong.

Sometimes I think we forget the importance…

JOY...

Tis the season... Are you feeling the "joy of the season" or are you in a hurry to just get through the holidays? It seems more and more people are telling me that they just can't wait to get…

Worry/Anxiety. 

Do you ever worry? What about anxious thoughts? Are they manageable or overwhelming? 

I have had moments where I literally thought I could not breathe and felt like I would faint right where I stood.

The fear can be…

Weakness...

Why do we think weakness is a bad thing? Is it because we don't want to seem like we don't have it together?

The truth is God is visible when we allow our weakness to be seen by others…

Today's devo topic is Trust.

Definition: Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Who can you trust? Is it a long list or a very short list? 

• We trust that a chair can…

Embrace The Journey.

That is certainly easier said than done. How often do you find yourself saying, "Why is this taking so long?" Sometimes I say it's because I am a slow learner. God is being very patient with me…

Identity.

• One word.
• What is your identity?
• Do you feel like you are wrapped up in what other people say you are?
• Maybe you're a mother, a student, etc. 

These things do not define you.

• They are only a description…

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

February is the month of love. Everywhere you look there are valentines, flowers, chocolates, heart balloons, etc. Some people call it Single Awareness month. It is fun to watch people get excited over giving gifts to one…

What's in a name?

What name do you go by?

It may be your first name only, or a title such as: Stay At Home Mom, Sister, BFF, Teacher, Neighbor, Doctor, etc.

Each title means something special or unique.  

There…