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I used to think I was more spiritual than my husband. After all, I don't often catch him praying or reading the Scriptures in front of me. But when he goes out of his way to be kind, he does it in this quiet unassuming way. He doesn't make a big deal out of it or even let on that he is...

Forbearance is to overlook an offense. Forbearance is mentioned in Romans 2:4 and Romans 3:25 as something God has toward us. There is wisdom in not getting offended over every little thing. Proverbs 19:11 11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a...

When I asked Him what I was specifically called to do He said to await His instructions and do the creative things I had in my heart to serve Him. This was not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a straightforward list that I could unthinkingly conform to. Thankfully, my husband is wise and he...

If you've been a Christian for very long, you can think back to the time when you first accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. I was in high school when I found Jesus and I remember all I wanted to do was love on people and help others. I wanted to give up my lunch to feed other students. I...

I want to answer this question with only Scripture. 1 Peter 4:1-3 Therefore, since Christ suffered [a]for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for...

When I think of the word vanity, I picture someone obsessing over their appearance in a mirror. I always figured that was a sin of some sort. But when the Bible speaks of vanity, it usually means pointlessness like in Ecclesiastes. The way Scripture uses it, has nothing to do with personal...

I know in America, we get legally married with a marriage license from the local county. Is this something that is absolutely necessary? What if a couple has witnesses and a ceremony and take vows but skip the legal part? Are they in error? I can see a case for taking the government out of...

I prayed with all my heart yesterday to experience God's manifest presence. I wanted an encounter like Moses. I want signs, miracles, and wonders to follow me like the Scripture promised. But I couldn't seem to get into God's presence. My prayers just seemed to hit the ceiling and go no...

What can I say, Lord, that hasn't already been said about you? What words could express what you mean to me? There are chains of sin breaking all around me. You feed me the manna of the word and my heart is full. You fill me with peace. I don't fear the future because You are with me. You...

A guide to biblical feminity from a Godly wife Part two of that guide Body image I think sometimes when we think of Godly femininity we have this sort of flowery, tranquil, idea that no real woman fits into. But the more I read the Scriptures for myself, the more I discover that being...

I was meditating on this verse 1 Peter 1:15-16 “15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Then I thought about the new Batman movie we watched yesterday. It had some bad language and it was pg-13. It depicted some...

There is a song I heard on the radio called "Finish Well" It's message goes something like this. The enemy may tell you that you've seen better days But these are the times to be courageous, bold and full of faith It made me think of how older, mature saints have helped save my marriage...

In Luke, there is a passage where Jesus says to be his disciple, we must hate even our own lives. Even though my life is as good as it can possibly be, all I know right now is that I hate that I can't be in heaven with Jesus right now. When I think about the world and how messed up it is, or...

I used to dread evenings. The sun going down used to signal a downward change in my mood, whether it be boredom, temptation, sadness, or a little of all. I decided to battle against this, at hubbys suggsstion, with an evening ritual: scented candle, hot tea, journal, and music (chillhop)...

I know the modern trend is to avoid saying Christianity is a religion and call it something else. "It's not a religion. It's a relationship with God." In fact, I heard this on a radio sermon today. It's been said many times. But can we be frank? Christianity is a religion and there's nothing...

I could picture it in my head: The moment hubby said one wrong thing, I'd threaten to cancel his Mom's birthday party, regardless of the consequences. It'd be what he deserved for not helping me with cleaning and decorating. His sleep schedule still is off and he probably didn't mean anything...

Because of things like Facebook, I think scrapbooking is not as popular as it once was. However, when I saw people making these super creative bullet journals on Pinterest and Youtube, I was hooked. I didn't go crazy investing in supplies. You'd be amazed at what you can get that is...

I am torn between two ways of thinking. 1. Christianity should be less political. We belong to the eternal Kingdom and the world and its systems are passing away. We need to stop over emphasizing America, the President, and political parties and put the emphasis on Christ. 2. We should be...

For many people, the last few years have been the hardest ever. Fear, uncertainty, stress, and overwhelm are real threats to people's sense of happiness. I hear often that the Christian life is one of suffering. I hear about the trials and tribulations of the saints and have been through some...

As I get more involved with my church, I am growing concerned that I am lending myself to the church's agenda and that it's not the same as expanding God's Kingdom. I love my church and feel God's presence there. But I would personally love to do more outreach in ministering to the needs of...