Given Grace through Humility

Contrast, in art, can be used to create a dramatic effect. Artists use it to draw the eye to the place that the artist desires. There can be contrast in color, texture, or any other element the artist deems important. The objective is to create a work of art that is breathtaking. Contrast can also … Continue reading Given Grace through Humility

Give it Freely!

Showing Mercy In Matthew 18:21-35 we heard about a man who received mercy but was reluctant to show mercy. Mercy is that benevolence, mildness, or tenderness of heart which disposes a person to overlook injuries, or to treat an offender better than he deserves. Compassion - Lamentations 3:22-23 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies … Continue reading Give it Freely!

You Will Lose it!

The role of a parent can be tough. There are so many hats that you must wear, and you try to wear each one to the best of your ability. When you must discipline little ones, it’s not easy especially when they look at you with those innocent eyes, and your heart melts. Instead of … Continue reading You Will Lose it!

Stay: Don’t Leave

Abide in Christ We are called to abide in Christ. Abide means to continue permanently or in the same state; to be firm and immovable. There are benefits when we abide in Christ. Fruitfulness – John 15:4 NLT Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it … Continue reading Stay: Don’t Leave

Don’t Go in the Wrong Direction

There are times when we struggle to do what is right, like Clifford in Clifford’s Good Deeds by Norman Bridwell. Clifford tried so hard to be helpful, but just  about everything he attempted turned out wrong. In the end, he helped rescue two small children when their home was on fire and helped put out … Continue reading Don’t Go in the Wrong Direction

Benefits of God’s Word

Previously, we looked at living by God’s word. God’s word plays a significant role in the life of a believer. It’s like a GPS; it gives us directions. I don’t know about you, but there are times I ignore what the GPS tells me to do. You can read about that in Follow the GPS. … Continue reading Benefits of God’s Word

Pray God’s Will

When my children were little, they we just like other children, they were always asking for something. The requests were determined  by their age; younger children asked for simpler things. Although, I must say, that is no longer true. Even before children can say a word, they have personal entertainment in the form of  tablets. … Continue reading Pray God’s Will

Living Godly Lives

In school students are taught skills to help them become critical readers; one such skill is to be able to compare and contrast two items. They need to be able identify how the items are alike and how they are different. In Psalm 37, David used this skill to talk about the godly and the … Continue reading Living Godly Lives

The Power of Persistent Prayer

The most heartbreaking issue in the life of a parent is sickness in the life of a child. There is a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness when we are unable to help our children in their season of pain and suffering. We would do all in our power to see that simile return to the … Continue reading The Power of Persistent Prayer