One of the good things that came out of my job loss was starting my own business. It is something I might not have ever done otherwise. Even better was when I remembered that the Proverbs 31 Woman also had her own little business. (Proverbs 31:24). It is another of her attributes that I could …
I have been searching for quite some time for a way to eat more variety of meals without wasting ingredients. I considered and changed my mind about meal kit subscriptions a few times because they are quite expensive. And then I learned about Dinnerly. I decided to try them, the least expensive of the meal …
One of my favorite books in the Bible is 1 John because in it, we hear about God’s great love for us. God reveals His love for us in many ways, especially through His forgiveness, grace, and mercy (Isaiah 55:7 NLT). God loves the world, that is true (John 3:16). But He also loves you, …
One of the perks of teaching elementary school is that you are guaranteed several valentines! Long before the end of the day, my desk would be piled high with them: cards, boxes of chocolates, flowers, and even stuffed animals. I loved it! And my students’ desks would be piled high with them as well. Do …
There is no better time to show to one another the sacrificial love of Jesus has for us than during the month of February for it is not only the month we celebrate love on Valentine’s Day but also the month that we celebrate black history. Black History Month originally started as “Negro History Week” …
Once we accept Jesus as Savior, we are not done; if we are to experience new life in Him, we also have to renew our minds. The world has its way of doing things and we are inundated by those ways every waking hour. If we are not careful, we will conform to those ways. …
Attending church is definitely a goal that we as Christians should have. I love going to church. Having a place to worship, learn the Word of God, and fellowship with other believers is part of a healthy lifestyle. It is a refreshing and restorative way to start the week. But how do you know which …
If it were not for Christmas, winter would be my least favorite season. And since Christmas is at the beginning of winter, that means the rest of the season is long. One of the things I do not like about winter is that there doesn’t seem to be much variety in the produce section since …
I personally do not make New Year’s resolutions. I used to but I never used to stick with them, so I decided to give them up. I understand why people do, however. It is the beginning of a new year, so it is a chance for a fresh start. That is how I see every …
Christmas is such a great time for baking (and eating!) because there are so many delicious recipes and very good reasons to try them. When you think of Christmas baking, you probably think of these classic flavors: gingerbread, peppermint, and eggnog. Today I write about how these flavors became associated with Christmas and share some …
