Face masks have taken on a whole new meaning recently. A few months ago, I remember searching at the store for a “good one”. One that offered anti-aging and that would take away my “designer […]
Category: Prayer
Interrupted
I’ve been attending a Bible study this year on my favorite book of the Bible – Acts. It begins with the resurrected Jesus promising the apostles that they will receive the Holy Spirit and be […]
Be Strong and Courageous!
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Years ago, I heard […]
Are You In a Battle?
The Battle is the Lord’s! “They were helped in fighting them, and God handed the Hagrites and all their allies over to them, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered […]
Don’t Quit!
Don’t Quit. There are no guarantees or perfect formulas in life and relationships! Every living and breathing person knows this. It’s a mistake to believe that Christians and Christian families are “safe.” Christians can be […]
What Goes In, Eventually Comes Out.
“Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest Name I Know.” In the last year of my sister’s life, at times (because of a long-term illness) when she hovered between life and death, she would often say, “Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest […]
Criticism
Proverbs 12:18 says, “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” We learned it when we were young: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never […]
Making Good Decisions
Proverbs 2:6 “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” The book of Proverbs has much to say about making decisions. Here are a few good (common sense) questions to ask […]
Disappointment
Disappointment – What a dramatic word. According to the dictionary disappointment is, “sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations.” All of us have encountered it, felt its pain and some […]
Can Your Phone Make You Depressed?
Connectedness is not the same thing as having a lot of contacts on Social Media. The following is excerpted from an online article posted on CNBC. Teenagers today are more depressed, have higher rates of […]