So – stand on the promise that He will pull you through. Don’t let the stuff of earth transform you. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Do that Bible study. Sign up for Vacation Bible School. Go on that mission trip. Write someone an encouraging note.
C S Lewis once said, “Aim for Heaven and you’ll get earth thrown in.” If we are busy aiming for heaven, about our Father’s business, and bearing fruit, earth will be a joyful place to be.
Sometimes when times are tough or our busy schedules leave us drained, we can get dehydrated spiritually. Reading God’s word or communicating with Him fades. This can leave our souls concentrated with sadness, fear, and a longing for peace.
Reflections on life from a Christian perspective as we go through the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.
Not to be one to succumb to peer pressure, but the neighborhood we live in has LOTS of Christmas lights. And the amount of lighting ranges from a casually lit sidewalk to lights all over the house and yard. Yes, it’s lovely to drive by and gaze at the gleaming lights, but if you don’t
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I love thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday as we pause and reflect on the many blessings that God gives us. And let us not forget about the food that goes along with this holiday, another little blessing! It also is a time to consider how it all came about – the Pilgrims, their journey,
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In taking a walk this morning, it was easy to see that trick or treating last night was a complete success. Sugar coated ghosts, goblins, zombie cheerleaders, and other costumed kids littered the evidence of a fun filled evening by leaving a trail of wrappers lining the streets, curbs, and lawns. In the Bible, too,
In Italy, we traveled by train numerous times, and a QR code was the ticket, requiring me to download an app. Once home, I deleted the app. Easy enough. But, emails keep coming. In Italian. No unsubscribe button, so, translate to the rescue! My answer –Update settings in the app. What did I do? Delete
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We recently traveled to the Florida, and one thing on my “to do” list was to comb the beach for shells. Big ones, small ones, broken ones, whole ones. All are treasures to me. Day one – great success. Day two – I decided to narrow my search – perfect shells, a sand dollar, and
Baking cookies today and as I crack my eggs, I see those white stringy strands, called chalaze. These egg white membranes serve an important purpose – they anchor the yolk the shell so that it stays centered in the egg. It also helps us bakers as a prominent chalaze means that the egg is not
Last week I reported for jury duty. I must say that I was anxious about it all – will I get picked? How long will it last? Criminal case? Civil case? Now, don’t get me wrong. If I was chosen, I would have been happy to serve as this is a civic duty that lets
