Let not those who are wrongfully my foes rejoice over me; neither let them wink with the eye who hate me without cause. For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful matters against those who are quiet in the land.~ Psalm 35:19-20 It’s not a pretty fact, but one reality in this life, […]
As humans, we look for answers to questions life presents us and struggle often with finding the meaning of a substantial life. From a young age I was raised by a Christian family and attended church weekly. I sat in traditional wooden pews and gazed in awe at the detail found in the massive stained […]
Ocean waves run in and out. They change their look, change their direction, and show their personality … But they NEVER change their substance. God is Like the Ocean. He shows off. He alters how He does what you believe He will do, His directions shift, He rescues you with a miracle one day and […]
(The names have been changed… the story remains the same). I remember once, My Mother, Aunt, and I went to a pretty scary part of Washington D.C. to spread a little love to a Mom named Hope and her kids; the family was dealing with the passing of a family member and an abusive Husband/Father. […]
As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion. Proverbs 11:22 (AMP) I could begin this blog with many things you’ve heard before … Pray before you express interest in a guy, see what your folks think, make sure you have peace…etc. blah, blah, blah. You […]
We have just learned that a main piece in the puzzle of Worship, is Obedience; doing what God has asked with a humble heart is the surest way to please Him… But let’s go over Worship as seen through the eyes of Honor. As a Worship Leader, I have some serious personality quirks … (pause […]
“Obedience to His promptings, is Worship.” Kathryn Scott- Writer of the song, “Hungry.” Along with Worship being characterized by the ability to direct Honor to the One it is due, worship is also shown through simple obedience. In John 14:15 Jesus tells the disciples that if they really love Him, they will do what He […]
“Christmas is when people say nice things to you who otherwise don’t even know you’re alive.” -Charlie Brown Christmas is a time for giving…gifts in particular. Boxes are tied with bows in the most beautiful shades of red, green and gold. People pass out chocolates and candy canes to those they may never have met […]
The Christmas Tree has a beautifully symbolic history to us as believers and it all started with the first recorded mention of fir trees used in Christmas Celebrations in 12th century Germany. A fir tree was utilized in mystery plays and was often referred to as a “paradise” tree. These dramas would be held outside […]
The plant we know today as the poinsettia has a long and interesting history. Native to Central America, the plant flourished in an area of Southern Mexico known as Taxco del Alarcon. The Aztecs used the plant for decorative purposes but also put the plant to practical use. They extracted a purplish dye for use […]