I'm jamming today with the Faith Barista .  We're sharing our Unwrapping Jesus discoveries. My life has literally turned upside down in the past year.  Living in a temporary dwelling with boxes everywhere is a bit difficult.  Christmas had been so organized in the past.  I set up our tree with all the decorations the day after Thanksgiving.  I'd shop throughout the year looking for special presents for family and friends on my long list.  I loved to find the perfect gift for each one and even loved wrapping them.  The Christmas cards were s…

Today I am hosting “In Other Words Tuesday”. I chose the following quote for us to write about: “Prayer invites us to rest in the fact that God is in control, and the world’s problems are ultimately God’s, not ours. If I spend enough time with God, I will inevitably begin to look at the world from the point of view that more resembles God’s own. What is faith, after all but believing in advance what will only make sense in reverse.”    From Philip Yancey: "Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?"  How does prayer impact your life? Who is in control…

Are you weary and tired?  Do you feel like you're running on empty?  Do you feel like you've nothing left to give? There will be times or seasons in your life when it may feel like the river is going to sweep right over you.  We are to expect difficulties and challenges, according to God's Word. But often we can bring some of it on ourselves.  We can place such high expectations on ourselves especially during the holiday season.  Maybe you're trying to meet the expectations of others.  Does everything really  have to be so perfect?  Are…