GLORIOUS IMPACT: Biblical encouragement & edification

Encouragement, edification, and empowerment from a biblical perspective for true transformation.

  • Contentment and Purpose: What Does it Take to Make You Happy?

    What is contentment? What is purpose? Defining the term is important here. This definition is from the Reader’s Digest Oxford dictionary.  Purpose – the reason for which something is done or made To clarify purpose first, I believe our first purpose is to love and glorify God. The second is to love and serve others.…

  • Change: Growing in Grace

    Live life to the fullest. I have thoughts about being present and enjoying life more. Right now, it is all any person has. I believe in personal development and setting goals. This is where embracing the present and the future comes into play. As I develop my spiritual goals, I gain a deeper appreciation for…

  • Embracing Change: Present and Future

    There are so many facets to change. There are things we have to work on to change. However, change is a process. We cannot forget to embrace now as we move toward changing the future. Today I am sharing another blogger’s post about living in the present. He does an awesome job describing embracing the…

  • Are You Moving Forward?

    I pray you had a great Monday. What were you grateful for today? What mountain did you move? Short, sweet, and to the point. We need to ask ourselves the necessary questions to move forward. And, answer them. Be blessed.

  • About Those Thoughts

    I hope that you are having a great Saturday. Today’s post is related to the Scripture regarding thoughts. Follow-up to What Are You Thinking About? Philippians 4:8 – Finally, brethren, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is…

  • What Are You Thinking About?

    Happy Friday. I pray you are doing well. When you awake each morning, what do you start your day thinking about? Today, I am sharing how our thoughts control behavior. The previous post was about small steps for change. We will continue with tips on how to move forward on your change journey. Why do…

  • Small Steps for Change

    Today I am sharing about changing. Making the progress from what you used to do to practicing a new habit. I read several books about changing habits and thoughts. After a while you just have to do it. Sometimes it seems like the process winds like the steps in the image above. Change is achievable.…

  • Sunset and Cloud Collage

    I pray you all had a blessed and great weekend. Today I am sharing a sunset and cloud collage. I took some photos on Thursday night. Beautiful sunset images. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I would be remiss if I didn’t share some cloud images alongside the sunset images. They…

  • Questions, Questions, Questions

    Happy Friday! God bless you. Today, I am sharing why I put questions in my writing. The questions are to consider where you are and where you want to go. Should I ask, “How do you feel right now?” Your answer to yourself would allow you to explore your emotions. The answer will help you…

  • 10/09/24 Today’s Thoughts

    I pray you are having a blessed Wednesday. I came across this quote this morning and it spoke volumes to me. As you get older, you realize that what you thought would break you only made you stronger. I was thinking about my faith. When it looks crazy and you have no control, it seems…

  • No Comparisons

    God does for us what no one else can do. We become new creatures in Christ when accepting the gift of salvation. We begin anew. God’s glorious mercy even provides help with that. The Holy Spirit is our comforter when things get rough. He’s our guide when we can’t see our way. He’s our truth…

  • Good Morning and God Bless

    Hello and good morning. It’s been busy the last couple of weeks. I am still doing maintenance appointments. I had five appointments and a 3-day conference. I’ve had everything done it seems including a mammogram, CT scan, bone density scan, and several others. I have three more before the end of the year. However, I…

  • What is Your Definition of Love?

    This post has more questions for you to ask yourself than what I think. Define love. Is it based on how you treat others or yourself? Is it based on God’s word or Webster’s dictionary? Is it just an emotion? Hello. Today’s Scripture is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. I was thinking about these two verses. What…

  • Sometimes Tearing Down is Needed to Rebuild

    What beliefs are you holding on to that keep you from growing? Beliefs that keep you from improvement. Beliefs that keep you from the richness and fullness of life. Ogden Pines, a Las Vegas family apartment building, is being rebuilt. Las Vegas has been undergoing construction and rebuilding all over the city, including streets and…

  • About Me and My Relationship with God

    Being authentic. When I started posting, I wanted to share my journey with the Lord. Sometimes it gets challenging because sometimes I can hardly express how good the Lord has been to me. My heart is full when it comes to the Lord. And yet, I believe there is even more. I get that everyone…