Jesus said: “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 About a month ago, I was having a rushed morning. I woke up early, made lunches, coffee, dished out breakfast, and drove my eldest off at her school. Everything was running right on schedule to meet my… Read More Kindness (noun) – The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Study along with us in the second article by guest author Jesse Flowers on “Godly Women of the Bible.” Aquila and Priscilla, what an absolutely fascinating and inspiring Christian couple! They are mentioned a total of six times in the Holy Scriptures: three times by Luke (Acts 18:2, 18, 26) and three times by the… Read More Godly Women of the Bible: Priscilla
Join us in the first of a series of articles by guest author Jesse Flowers on “Godly Women of the Bible.” In our series on “Godly Women of the Bible,” I can think of no better place to begin than with Mary the mother of Jesus. Have you ever considered, “why Mary?” I mean of all… Read More Mary the Mother of Jesus
Have you ever been in a situation (planned or accidental) where you were in a well-lit room, and suddenly all of the light is taken away? So dark you can’t even see your hand waving in front of you? How did you feel? Did your hands instinctually reach out to the person next to you?… Read More Influence (noun) – the capacity to have an effect on the character or development of someone.
Another article by my young writer: Hi, my name is Jade. This article is about making good or bad choices in life. In the book of Jonah, it talks about Jonah and the great fish. He chose not to go to Ninevah because he heard some bad things about it. Instead he found a ship… Read More Choices
Two weeks down! Dessert free week and no (processed) snacks week are complete. If you’ve never tried to completely abstain from junk food, I highly recommend it. Even if for only 7 days. You’ll learn a lot about yourself and the vast difference between processed (junk) and the foods God created to work within the intricately woven… Read More Move It! Challenge
Week one is behind us! The (no) dessert challenge proved to be just that – a true challenge. I’ve enjoyed the feedback and encouragement from all of you. Way to go, everyone! Each day brought both positive and negative side effects, but for me: the most satisfying and exciting reward is the knowledge that self… Read More Snack Challenge
My oldest daughter is joining me on a Dessert Free Challenge this week. A close friend of mine inspired me by trying the Whole 30 Program. If you haven’t heard of Whole 30, the purpose is to encourage a healthier relationship with food and break addictions. Foods off-limit include sugar, grains, legumes, and dairy. I… Read More Dessert Challenge
I have been blessed to witness dear souls who portray the very definition of endurance. They own the type of steadfastness that is unshakeable, even when the life seems to throw the cruelest curveballs their way. Some experience excruciating pain with an illness, others have faced imminent death, while some have extreme emotional pain and… Read More Endurance (noun) – The ability to withstand hardship or adversity.
I have found him whom my soul loves. I found him in 1999. Accidentally. A painfully shy student at Florida College, I happily joined my fellow students for a singing on a local beach. We gathered together as the sun was setting, formed a circle, and sang with all our hearts to the Lord. When… Read More Beloved (adj) – Dearly loved, precious.
