I cannot tell a lie; I’m a “summer girl” through and through. This time with the most daylight and the lush landscape makes me happy. I live in the Northern hemisphere, so the cold barrenness of winter is long, harsh, and the complete opposite of what I love (meteorologically). Our summer season is the warmest …
There’s nothing I enjoy more than gathering around the table with my family. There’s something special about feeding them food they enjoy. It’s a time to connect, catch up, discuss topics of the day, laugh, and simply enjoy each other’s company. Have you ever noticed in the Bible that eating at Jesus’ table was a …
When the resourceful servants in the Parable of the Talents serve their master well, he replies, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Who wouldn’t want to hear this greeting when we meet our Master face-to-face? But having a servant heart doesn’t just happen. How do you get a servant’s heart?
We commonly use the word “blessings” as something we are grateful for. I even named my blog with the word “blessed” in it! But are we using this word correctly? What comes to mind when you hear the word blessing? A favor granted by God? Your family or friends? Some material objects? All the above? …
The Apostle Paul summarizes a comforting truth in Chapter 8 in the book of Romans. He tells us there is no condemnation for those saved by Jesus Christ. What incredible and encouraging news! But how are we free of condemnation and what does it really mean for our lives?
Poor Paul! Many of his new Christians were having trouble with the transition from their old life to the new. Paul had a tough job on his hands explaining the new and transformative shift that had occurred in their lives. Paul is the only one to use the term “new creation” in the Bible. What …
Genesis 1:1 tells us God created the heavens and the earth. What role did Jesus play in creation? Was He merely a helper to God the Father? Does He have a role in sustaining our universe? The Bible is full of examples of Jesus’ creative hand. Studying Jesus as Creator is a fascinating aspect of …
The study of our ancestry has exploded since the advent of DNA studies. It’s being used as a fascinating hobby, to find long-lost relatives, and even to solve crimes! It has its limitations, however, as it only goes back about 6-8 generations. We’re going all the way back to creation to look at a member …
I recently had a time of great weakness that left me crying out to God for His almighty strength. I’m sure some of you have been right there with me. We all have times in our lives when we need His strength. There is great news for us! God has the strength you need, whether …
Trying to connect Jesus as King, Lord, and Savior with Him as my friend reminds me of this Bible verse: “What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?” Psalm 8:4. When I compare myself with His majesty, I feel so small and unworthy of a …
