I sat under Dr. Homer G. Lindsay's leadership at the First Baptist Church Downtown Jacksonville for over twenty years, and out of the countless sermons I heard, one comment he made stands out in my mind: "When you feel least like praying is when you need to pray the most." I understand that there are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and 24 hours in a day, and the concept of time hasn’t changed. However, we live in an era where time seems to speed up, making us feel like we’re...

Suppose I interviewed one hundred individuals and posed the question, “What is the significance of productivity to you? It’s probable the majority would find “productivity” to be an unattainable goal, rather than a reality, especially since it’s disheartening to face a to-do list that never ends. Being unstoppable is something many people strive for. This blog aims to reinforce the idea that " stopping " is the first action to becoming " unstoppable ." Also, it's a reminder that there’s a...

I'm happy to host Karen Griffin, author, writer, bible-teacher, and speaker as my guest blogger today. Life is challenging at times, especially when the everyday demands grow out of control. Karen shares her struggle when feeling overwhelmed and God's response. Thank you, Karen, for sharing your heart with us today. We're beyond blessed! The suitcases sit by the dining room table. The snack box holds the leftover snacks. Clothes on hangers lay across the back of the couch. It looks as if I...