God's Character, Paul

Thankful for God’s Goodness

Thanksgiving is in two weeks. I love hearing all the things that people are thankful for in their lives. It is one of my favorite holidays. It gives us a chance to look at our lives and see the countless reasons to be thankful. It has been a difficult three months, yet I am so… Continue reading Thankful for God’s Goodness

Paul, Trusting in God

A Pure Heart in a Corrupt World

This morning, I am thinking about how Christians have to be good people. We have to be nice, even when others are not nice to us... I have never understood why some people are so mean. Do you have anyone in your life who is mean? Instead of getting mad, I have started praying for… Continue reading A Pure Heart in a Corrupt World

Choosing Faith Each Day, Paul

Strive For a Clear Conscience

I remember my dad smiling and saying to me as a child, "Why, do you have a guilty conscience?", sometimes, when I would ask a question. This morning, I read a bible verse that brought that memory to my mind. This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God… Continue reading Strive For a Clear Conscience

Paul

Pursue the Goodness of God

After we had children, I really wanted to teach them things that I did not know growing up. I want their lives to easier. I don't want them to make the mistakes that I made. I love how the epistles of Paul tell us how to live our lives. Paul wrote letters to the newly… Continue reading Pursue the Goodness of God

Paul

Soldiers of Faith

God asks us to do hard things. We have to let go of ourselves, and do God's will. We have to put away our pride and desire to control our lives. I don't know about you, but that is hard for me sometimes. Hopefully, if I keep practicing, it will get easier? Maybe? We have… Continue reading Soldiers of Faith

Faith, Paul

Turn Them From Darkness to Light

Lately, I have seen Kanye West in the news for being a Christian. The number 1 song is "Jesus is Lord". I am not up on the latest trends, but I can get behind this one. How many people are seeing the song's name declaring Jesus is Lord? Wow, that is amazing! Every song on… Continue reading Turn Them From Darkness to Light

Deuteronomy, John, Paul

Bible Verses Are Our Shields

Growing up, I did not know the importance of reading the bible. I remember being young and trying to read the bible. It felt complicated, and I didn't understand it. I felt frustrated. There was so much that I did not know. I am still learning. A few years ago, I was going through a… Continue reading Bible Verses Are Our Shields

Daniel, Paul

God is Bigger Than All the Criticisms, Doubts and Fears

Have you ever had a day where you feel like no matter what you do, it will be wrong in the eyes of others? I had a day like that yesterday. I was in a difficult situation, so I tried my best and did my best to handle it. Others did not like the way… Continue reading God is Bigger Than All the Criticisms, Doubts and Fears

Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Paul, Timothy

Thankful for a Wonderful God to Praise in the Storm

I am so thankful that God is there for me each day. God is there for each of us, no matter what we are going through. Tonight, I received an email that made my face go pale. I had made suggestions to this person to avoid the exact thing that happened today. Last month, she… Continue reading Thankful for a Wonderful God to Praise in the Storm

Paul

Christians Need To Exercise Their Right To Vote

Happy November! I guess it is time to start decorating for Christmas, right? I think that I will wait at least a few weeks. Maybe... In Virginia, we have an election on Tuesday. I have received so many flyers in the mail about why I should vote for each candidate. I have a stack of… Continue reading Christians Need To Exercise Their Right To Vote