In our culture, everyone has a positive twist to every negative characteristic. Memes show us that being stubborn is really just standing our ground and that being argumentative is just being persuasive. They seem easy to believe. Why shouldn’t we look at things positively? After all, is it so bad to stand your ground or… Continue reading Argumentative or Persuasive?
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What is Your Pride Preventing?
In Luke chapter 18 verses 9-14 give us an example of pride. The Pharisee was so secure in his religious acts. He was sure that his own works were enough to make him right with God. In contrast we see the humility of the publican. He didn’t stand as close to the altar, he didn’t… Continue reading What is Your Pride Preventing?
Saying “Yes” in 2023
I enjoy the excitement and expectancy of a new year. It feels like a fresh start, changes are coming, and goals are being set. And I can start recovering financially from Christmas and a child’s December birthday (Hallelujah!). If this was a challenging year for you, it feels like a breath of fresh air to… Continue reading Saying “Yes” in 2023
Salvation Before Death
We recently had a death in our family. When we announced that my husband’s grandpa was sick, many people asked if he was saved. As a Christian, I understand the concern for salvation, and I am thankful for the concern. I understand we have heard many stories of deathbed salvation. Anyone can get saved at… Continue reading Salvation Before Death
If/Then
Leviticus 26:3-4 says, “If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.” This promise of blessing was contingent upon their obedience. If they walked… Continue reading If/Then
Do You Want To Be Blessed?
Most of the time when we think of the word blessed or blessings, we associate that with favor or receiving good things. Webster's 1828 dictionary defines it this way: “made happy or prosperous; extolled; pronounced happy.” In Christian circles we often hear that we should not seek to be happy, happiness is fleeting, and… Continue reading Do You Want To Be Blessed?
Thoughts From Psalm 1
I have been making the annual preparations this weekend to begin our homeschool year on Monday. You know, the usual things such as ensuring we have all the pencils and erasers in order, the curriculum organized, and everything in its place. It is one of my favorite things. This will be our eighth year… Continue reading Thoughts From Psalm 1
Yes, I am a Christian, but…
Yes, I am a Christian. But I am not perfect. I do not always represent Jesus as well as I should or even as well as I desire to. I do not intentionally do or say things that will make my Saviour look bad. I do not purposefully push you away from Him. The… Continue reading Yes, I am a Christian, but…
4 Keys to Being a Godly Wife
Scripture gives a good number of commands and boundaries for being a godly woman and wife. But I would like to break these down into 4 very simple steps for you. This is not an all inclusive list, but it will make a difference and get you to a place of allowing God to work… Continue reading 4 Keys to Being a Godly Wife
What Are You Seeking?
Seeking is defined as: Attempting to find something. Maybe you are seeking peace in your heart, a promotion, restoration of a relationship, purpose in your life, or you may just be seeking a pair of matching socks amid the piles of laundry you can’t seem to get folded. We are all seeking something. God’s Word… Continue reading What Are You Seeking?
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