The post reflects on the disappointment of unrealized dreams during Christmas, particularly in the context of weather and gift expectations. It emphasizes the importance of counting blessings instead of focusing on negativity. By recognizing the significance of a relationship with Jesus, individuals can shift their perspective and appreciate the abundance of life’s gifts.
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How to Live Love: Insights from 1 Corinthians 13
Learn to love and live with God’s heart.
Childlike Faith: Jesus Loves Me This I Know
The children’s song says it best. “Jesus loves me; this I know. For the Bible tells me so.”
If you really want to know God, you must have the open heart of a child and be able to hear God’s still, small voice.
Finding the Good in a Negative World
This is a Debbie Downer world. The times we live in focuses on the negative. “If it bleeds. It leads” the news tells us. Good news seldom makes 6 O’Clock News. The station where I worked in Phoenix always looked to do something new and innovative. “Good News Arizona” hit the airwaves, showing people building aContinue reading “Finding the Good in a Negative World”
Finding Freedom Through Trust and Surrender
Joining the party a little late, as usual. Many people have thrown out their “WORD” for the year. Here’s mine: Trust and Surrender. Yes, I realize it is two words, but I have learned that you cannot have one without the other. Near the end of World War II, Germany had depleted its number ofContinue reading “Finding Freedom Through Trust and Surrender”
Letting Go of Bitterness: Lessons in Forgiveness
Ask anyone who knows me or even remotely knows me; I am never at a loss for words. Teachers always noted on my report card, “Talks Too Much.” It followed me into adulthood when I became the social director of the workplace. An unofficial title and sometimes an unwelcome one from management. But I didContinue reading “Letting Go of Bitterness: Lessons in Forgiveness”
Fresh Fruit: A Path to Health and Faith
The new year often begins with health resolutions but is quickly disrupted by holidays and indulgence. Berries, rich in antioxidants and health benefits, symbolize the goodness that Christians should reflect in their lives. By embodying the Fruit of the Spirit, believers can demonstrate God’s nature and become beacons of light in the world.
God’s Blessings: Embracing Life’s Snow Days
Snow days bring mixed feelings; children rejoice while parents complain. God also puts us in situations that we must interpret positively. Though life’s circumstances shift, God’s goodness remains constant. He uses unexpected events for our growth and blessing. Thankfulness for all gifts, big or small, is essential for a fulfilling life.
Let Go and Trust: The Power of Surrender in Faith
The content emphasizes the value of surrendering to God, contrasting the negative connotations of quitting with the strength found in acknowledging human limitations. Through personal reflection and biblical references, the author highlights the importance of focusing on tasks with God’s guidance, recognizing that true strength comes from reliance on Him rather than self-effort.
Love Your Neighbor
Love God. Love your neighbor. It’s not a suggestion. It’s the pathway to ending the division.
