My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when He corrects you.For the Lord corrects those He loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom He delights. Proverbs 3:11–12 Nope, I don’t like being disciplined. I never have. Truthfully, I don’t know anyone who gets excited about being sent to time out or having a…
We’ve been talking about the truth that God loves it when His children are happy and that He is the One who is able to make happiness happen. No, not by giving us the earthly things we want but by giving Himself to us. When you and I SEEK [Him] and His kingdom and when…
So, how’s your character? I looked up both positive and negative character traits and discovered… Positive traits like compassion, kindness, humility, honesty, and self-control. And Negative traits like arrogance, rudeness, laziness, selfishness, and abrasiveness. So those are character traits but… What exactly is a person’s character? The word character comes from the Greek word “χαρακτήρα”,…
What makes a healthy trusting relationship? Not just between husband and wife, but with family members and friends, too. Rev and I talked about this recently and determined that we believe trust is essential in all healthy relationships. So, we made a list of things we believe are important to maintain the trust that is…
So you’ve kept every New Year’s resolution perfectly, right? You… lost weight. exercised faithfully. managed your budget. organized your house. perfected your planner. volunteered regularly. faithfully spent time each day in Bible Study and Prayer. spent time with friends and family. Or maybe you didn’t. Maybe you need a mid-year re-resolution party, a do-over ….
When is the last time you took an inventory of your strengths and weaknesses? Do you feel like you’re swimming in jello? Maybe it’s because you are overwhelmed by a routine that is forcing you to get through the day using your weaknesses rather than your strengths. I find that it’s easy for me to…
Sometimes it feels like conflict surrounds us. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” But what does it take to be someone who makes peace? Let’s talk… #Peacemakers #BibleStudy #Relationships #Blessings
The battle against life’s temptation is constant. There is a daily battle between selfishness and love. Today we’re turning to the only One who can help us. #Faith #Forgiveness #Godsgrace #Blessings
What is hope? Is it possible to have hope that will last forever or does hope merely ebb and flow? Hope is defined as: 1. The feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.2. The feeling that something desired might happen. (Dictionary.com) But for the follower of…
What thoughts float through your mind whenever the subject of the Commandments comes up? Are you guilty? Uncomfortable? Disinterested? Proud? Do you believe there are a couple that are antiquated and just don’t apply anymore? Do you ever mentally run through the list and think, “Hmm, I’m doing a pretty good job?” Whatever your reaction…
Christ came at just the right time. Not early. Not late. At just the right time. When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Romans 5:6 Are you waiting on God? Do you wonder if, with all that’s going on in the world, your circumstances are too…
Fourteen years ago, our friends started calling us a “high maintenance prayer family.” It seemed like we were experiencing one crisis after another. Some of the circumstances were the results of other people’s choices, a few caused by decisions we made, and some were simply health problems allowed by God. As is typical of life,…
