By Donna Steward, Guest Author To live a fulfilling life, it is essential to cultivate a positive attitude. This can be accomplished by directing our attention toward the positive aspects of our lives, expressing gratitude for what we have, surrounding ourselves with positivity, and combating negative thoughts. Our attitudes are shaped by our choices, whichContinue reading “A Positive Attitude IS Possible!”
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Who Needs Encouragement?
The Christian life is often referred to as a “walk.” It begins when you believe in Christ and are baptized into his death, burial and resurrection and never ends because He has promised ETERNAL LIFE to His followers! While we are on this earth, He wants us to walk with one another. “And let usContinue reading “Who Needs Encouragement?”
Is Idolatry More Than Bowing to Graven Images?!
The Bible often refers to images made by humans when speaking against idols, which God Himself describes in Habakkuk 2:18 (New International Version). “Of what value is an idol carved by a craftsman? Or an image that teaches lies?For the one who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak.” In the previous two lessonsContinue reading “Is Idolatry More Than Bowing to Graven Images?!”
You’re not invited.
by Jo Umberger You’ve heard there’s an upcoming announcement about some incredibly good news and that everyone in your community has received an invitation to hear it. You checked your mailbox, email, and social media accounts . . . but there is no invitation. It hits you hard. “There’s some really good news and noContinue reading “You’re not invited.”
Crossing Over to the Other Side
By Beth Fore “One thing I ask ofthe LORD, this is whatI seek: that I maydwell in the house of theLORD all the days of mylife, to gaze upon thebeauty of the LORDand to seek him inhis temple.” (Psalm 27:4 NIV) Crossing Over to the Other Side Holy Father, as I rest here quietlyin sweetContinue reading “Crossing Over to the Other Side“
Beyond My Understanding
By Beth Fore “Oh, how I wish that Godwould speak, that he wouldopen his lips against you anddisclose to you the secrets ofwisdom, for true wisdom hastwo sides. Know this: God haseven forgotten some of your sin.“Can you fathom the mysteries ofGod? Can you probe the limits ofthe Almighty? They are higher thanthe heavens—what canContinue reading “Beyond My Understanding“
Humbled in Your Presence
“Blessed are those whohave learned to acclaim you,who walk in the light of yourpresence, O LORD. Theyrejoice in your name allday long; they exult inyour righteousness.” (Psalm 89:15-16 NIV) Humbled in Your Presence My heart is humbled at dawnas the sun begins to rise.Beautiful oranges and yellowsmerge as they brighten my eyes. A sparkling fogContinue reading “Humbled in Your Presence”
Create in Me
by Beth Fore “Create in me a pure heart, O God,and renew a steadfast spiritwithin me. Do not cast mefrom your presence or takeyour Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joyof your salvationand grant me a willingspirit, to sustain me.” (Psalm 51:10 NIV) Create in Me Create in me a pure heartfilled with love,Continue reading “Create in Me”
A New Name
By Beth Fore “He who has an ear, lethim hear what the Spiritsays to the churches.To him who overcomes,I will give some of thehidden manna. I willalso give him a whitestone with a new namewritten on it, known onlyto him who receives it.” (Revelation 2:17 NIV) A New Name Jesus, precious Son of God,who speaksContinue reading “A New Name“
A Beautiful Journey
by Beth Fore “He who was seated on thethrone said, ‘I am makingeverything new!’ Then hesaid, ‘Write this down, forthese words are trustworthyand true.’ He said to me:‘It is done. I am the Alphaand the Omega, the Beginningand the End. To him who is thirstyI will give to drink without costfrom the spring of theContinue reading “A Beautiful Journey”