The beginning of a new year brings about thoughts of resolutions and thankfulness. Yes, I understand that Thanksgiving happened awhile back. However, the new year causes me to think about all of the things that happened over the last year. Some of those things were difficult. But, some of those things that happened were wonderful,Continue reading “Faith and New Beginnings: A Guide for the New Year”
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Find Your Peace
There are so many passages on peace in the Bible that it is hard to pick just one to hone in on. The entire Word of God is filled with Peace. However, one specific promise comes from the fact that Jesus Christ is our Peace. He is the prince of peace. He is the harbingerContinue reading “Find Your Peace”
The Purpose of Life According to Solomon
While reading my daily portion of Scripture, I came across a disheartening verse. However, as I read on and began to understand the message that was being conveyed, a whole new perspective unfolded. It was like I had been reading this part all wrong for so many years. And I think that is because, whenContinue reading “The Purpose of Life According to Solomon”
Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God
I just recently had to have a long conversation with my teenage son. He has been making some poor decisions lately, and as someone who loves him and wants to see the best for him, I felt compelled to set him straight on things about life. For instance, it is not okay to say someContinue reading “Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God”
Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah
Have you been struggling to keep your focus on God and off of the turmoil that is going on around you? Have you been distracted by the chaos that is happening in the news and the experiences of those around you that you forget about the awesome power of God and His goodness? Everything seemsContinue reading “Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah”
“Let Us Be Called By Your Name”
During my daily reading, something jumped out at me. I was reading Isaiah on Thursday, which so happens to be the day that I read the prophets in my reading plan. And I came to a passage in the fourth chapter of Isaiah. It reads as follows: And seven women shall take hold of oneContinue reading ““Let Us Be Called By Your Name””
Live Life Simply
I was making myself some lunch today, and I thought about what I would do if I were to cut out everything extra to live simply. What would I eat? What would I have? What would I wear? What would I do? Of course, I started with what I was doing in the moment: WhatContinue reading “Live Life Simply”
Seeking More of Him
Going through the “Read-the-Bible-in-a-Year” reading plan allows me to glean little nuggets that I have passed over in the past. And I find that it is so fruitful to simply and prayerfully read without focusing on a specific subject other than getting to know God more. Reading His Word and sitting with Him allows usContinue reading “Seeking More of Him”
True Doctrine Leads to Right Living
Walking the paths of life can be difficult and treacherous. It can also be uplifting and exciting. There are curves, bumps, twists, and turns. The scenery can be calm, chaotic, serene, and tragic. The unknown of each step meets us with every event we go through. But the biggest question I have is, “how doContinue reading “True Doctrine Leads to Right Living”
God is Wise
One of the many attributes that God reveals to us in the Bible is that He is WISE. There is wisdom in His creation, His works, and His ways. The world offers a different kind of “wisdom” that the Bible calls folly. This folly is perversion of God’s wisdom. There is a twisting of theContinue reading “God is Wise”
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