Dec 1, 2022 | Christian Life, Prayer, Thankfulness
How many times did you hear as a child, “It’s better to give than to receive”? Perhaps from a parent or grandparent or favorite aunt or uncle. Usually, it preceded trips to the shopping mall to buy Christmas or birthday presents. As a child, it can be challenging to...
Dec 1, 2022 | Character of God, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It is especially fun when children are young. Who can resist the joy of seeing little loved ones’ faces light up as they discover the thrill of an exciting new toy? However, in today’s gadget-giddy world, when I...
Oct 31, 2022 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Image of God
Why do we put on masks if we are created in the image of God? I did not grow up going to church. As such, Halloween seemed a harmless annual opportunity to amass delicious chocolate treats. I will never forget one year when I was six years old. My mother worked for...
Oct 5, 2022 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Christian Life, Patience, Perseverance, Spiritual Growth
There is nothing like spending time with God. When we are in conversation with Him or enjoying His presence through reading His Word, the world can seem to be at peace around us, even if just for a moment. When we savor the simple joy of walking with God, we are then...
Aug 19, 2022 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Christian Life
What’s with all the goats in the Bible? Throughout Scripture, goats appear in surprising ways—from Jacob’s deception to Judah’s scandal and even Jesus’ parable of the final judgment. The Bible uses goats to symbolize sin, rebellion, and separation from God—contrasted...