My grandmother is in her 90’s. She is my only grandparent I have alive. And truly her quality of life is not good. She is incredibly hard of hearing and macular-degeneration has left her almost completely blind. And now in the past few years, dementia has set in. Her world has become very small. My … [Read more…]
Persecuting, according to Merriam Webster, means to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief. To annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (such as attacks, pleas, or importunities) Persecution is then to be on the receiving end of the above definition. There have been many races, groups, and … [Read more…]
Last week’s devotional focused on the importance of church and recognizing that many Christians struggle with going to church. Often one of the reasons sited is due to “church hurts”. Relationship issues by the people of the church. The situation hurts too much or seems unsolvable so the victim party leaves that particular church. The … [Read more…]
According to a 2016 research study by the Barna group – Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they are a Christian. However the same study found when a self-identified Christian attends a religious service at least once a month and says their faith is very important in their life, Barna considers that person a “practicing Christian.” … [Read more…]
As Christians we tend to be doers. We focus on good deeds, helping others, creating ministries, etc. But sometimes we get too focused on the ‘works’ that we lose sight of the purpose. Loving God is supposed to be our first and foremost priority. All of our actions are supposed to flow out of our … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Loving Others This can be such a hard topic to follow and abide in at times. People around us can be rude and disrespectful. They can be ugly with their words and actions. People can spout off in anger and take their pain out on you. But … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliates. The links don’t cost you anything extra but I do receive a small commission if you use them. I take my daughter to dance every week. All of us moms and a few dads cram into the lounge as we wait. Of the group, there are a some women who have … [Read more…]
Covet is not often used in everyday language today. The definition of covet is to yearn to possess or to have; to wish for greatly or with envy. Lust is a more common word in society. Lust is a strong feeling of sexual desire or a strong desire for something. The advertisement industry is well … [Read more…]
When I was growing up there were more than a few singers and actresses that I looked up to. I’m pretty sure there was a while where you could have found me walking outside my house singing old school Maria Carey and Paula Abdul songs. I also would have traded places with Kelly Kapowski in … [Read more…]
On this Thanksgiving week, let us be reminded of all that we are in Christ Jesus! We are children of God and that, dear friends, is enough! But our God is also bountiful in His love and He delights in us. God has provided for us above and beyond what we deserve. I love Merriam-Webster’s … [Read more…]