GCR Women

It was so foggy this morning.  The air was heavy and damp, drizzling its chilly droplets on everything, everywhere.  As the day progressed, a cold rain began to fall to an ominous wintry thunder echoing eerily in the distance. The world was shrouded in winter's dreariness but I was safe and warm, cuddled up in my comfy chair next to the fire.  I did not dread the damp; I did not fear the thunder.  I sat securely under my warm blanket. Troubles creep into our lives sometimes, as thick as a dense fog, obscuring our view, chilling our hearts. Sometimes trouble rains heavier, soaking us with fear, rumbling threats of more trouble to come. That's the time to get closer to our Father, sinking deep into His comforting word, resting confidently in His promises.  As trouble seems to grow, pull the cover of His love securely around your heart.  He gently whispers, "Don't be afraid; I Am right here." Comforted, Patrice Romans 8:38-39 NIV For I am convin...

Welcome 2017!  As a new year begins, our minds turn toward making resolutions to improve our habits and quality of life.  And year after year, we tend to disappoint ourselves by not keeping these resolutions. So, this year, are you going to make resolutions?  Are you committing yourself to a better you?  Will 2017 be different?  What's it going to take to make real change happen this year? I know I need to resolve again to improve things in my sphere.  What has stopped me in the past from sticking to my resolutions?  Different things, to be sure, but I'd say the main reason I fall short of accomplishing what I've set out to do is that I'm not really serious about real change. It's much easier to let things continue as they are.  Real change takes real work, real commitment. In spite of my past failures, though, this year, I'm going to try again.  Just basic changes, some self-denial, lots more discipline.  So, what will make this ...