The first Monday in September is set aside to celebrate Labor Day. So many times, we celebrate the holiday without fully knowing what it means. Labor Day is set aside to recognize the achievements of American workers. This Labor Day is different to those in the past. This year we have no choice but to … Continue reading In Honor. . .
Category: Christian Living
Shaped by Perspective
There are many things that shape your life: your experiences and your relationships play a big role in who you are. The person you are has been shaped either positively or negatively by those you interact with. There is a poem that you see a lot in the classroom or where children congregate in large … Continue reading Shaped by Perspective
Fear God
But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too. Exodus 1:17 NLT Wow! These midwives feared God. He was not the god of the Egyptians, He was the God of the enslaved population. The fear that is referred to here is not afraid of, … Continue reading Fear God
Listen and Obey
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22 NLT Parents sometimes speak to their children and complain that they don’t listen. Yes they heard every word but continued as if nothing was said. James, in his role as a church leader, saw … Continue reading Listen and Obey
Guide Me
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. Galatians 5:16 NLT The KJV begins this verse by saying walk in the Spirit. This version says let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. They both mean the same thing. If you want to live a … Continue reading Guide Me
Arm Yourself!
Because of this, you must wear all the armor that God provides so you’re protected as you confront the slanderer, for you are destined for all things and will rise victorious. Ephesians 6:13 TPT Every soldier has battle gear. He or she has both protective and offensive gear. The US army will never send their … Continue reading Arm Yourself!
WHY?
Parents are often overwhelmed when they have small children because they are constantly asking why? “Mommy, why is the sky blue? Daddy, why is the grass green? Grandma, why is my hair short? Why?” But many things happen in response to why. Science can answer some of our why questions. A child once asked, “Why … Continue reading WHY?
Forgiven
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9 NLT Sin is a problem for God because He is holy. David said it this way in Psalm 5:4, “O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness.” … Continue reading Forgiven
Turn to Him
The Lord isn’t slow to do what he promised, as some people think. Rather, he is patient for your sake. He doesn’t want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have an opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act. 2 Peter 3:9 GW As we look around in … Continue reading Turn to Him
Finding Your Way Back
This is true because Christ suffered for our sins once. He was an innocent person, but he suffered for guilty people so that he could bring you to God. His body was put to death, but he was brought to life through his spirit. 1 Peter 3:18 GW The Bible tells us in Romans "for … Continue reading Finding Your Way Back
Victory Walk 