Crazy Messy

It’s not always our piles of paper, our closets, and drawers that create the disasters in life. Messy can come from emotional stress, or difficult decisions. Family disputes or unexpected tragedies. You fill in the blank. What part of your life is cr...

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Jun 19, 2021
Have Faith and Pray

Faith is an element in my life, which I have questioned from time to time. What exactly is faith? Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) says “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” If I pray for something in faith and it doesn’...

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Apr 06, 2021
The Fall & The Rise

Do you struggle with mental health issues, or additions? Find strength and hope through these cross posts by Heath and myself. Bloom with Jesus! The post The Fall & The Rise appeared first on Mary Rodman.

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Mar 17, 2021
Your Branches

We can either prune our branches or God will do it for us! What I mean is, where are your priorities. Is Jesus part of your day-to-day routine? We can either slow down our lives and walk with Him, or He will slow us down in ways we may not appreciate...

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Mar 13, 2021
KOKO

My friend signs her notes KOKO, which means keep on keeping on. In other words, when life is difficult, stay the course, don’t give up, go the extra mile, and keep being a witness for Christ. How do you plan to stay motivated in 2021? The post KOKO...

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Jan 16, 2021
Gratitude

This fortune has been sitting on my desk for a couple of weeks, and I have read it periodically. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” I believe it is important to live a life of gratitude, but I would like to...

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Nov 23, 2020
Happy Place

Picture in your mind your happy place. For some it is a walk in the woods, a cabin in the mountains, or a stroll along the beach. Many people enjoy... The post Happy Place appeared first on Mary Rodman.

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Sep 22, 2020
Recipes for a Happy Life

It is the little things in life that make a huge difference in our hearts. A hug from a child or a friend. Settling in with a good book in the morning sunshine. I few quiet moments with God in the middle of the day. Sometimes it is showering your fri...

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Jun 17, 2020
Give It Your All

Jesus isn’t concerned about a money issue. He is concerned about a heart issue. The widow wasn't blessed because she gave financially. She was blessed because she gave from her heart. The post Give It Your All appeared first on Mary Rodman.

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Apr 16, 2020
Create Memories

The coronavirus has changed our lives. Rather than worrying about of the situation, create some great memories with your family. Like the smell of wood burning, one day your senses will remind you of the wonderful days spent together at home. Instead...

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Mar 23, 2020