“A woman who fears the LORD [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30 AMP
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, …
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 …
I am so excited that it is almost Christmas! It is my favorite holiday. However, did you know that Jesus’ birthday is not actually December 25th, or even in December at all? We know this for three main reasons. One, the shepherds watching over their flocks when the angels announced His birth in Luke 2:7-8 …
I got together with a few other bloggers to collaborate on a post on gratitude. We each submitted in 100 words something we are grateful for, or one way we practice gratitude. And now we bring it to you in time for Thanksgiving. Here is what I shared: I am so grateful for God, especially …
Small groups are a wonderful thing to have at church and is one of the things that appealed to me about Oasis LA. I especially liked how they rolled out new groups every season so that we could try new things, and more importantly, meet new people. The very first small group that I joined …
Before I recall ever going to church, I recall having a set of Children’s Bible Stories that our parents bought for us. It was before I knew how to read, but I loved looking at the pictures. I remember seeing a beautiful depiction of Jacob’s Ladder and…believing. My parents had planted a seed. A few …
I once wanted to run, but every time I tried, I failed. I was determined, though, so I was excited when I saw an article about how to build endurance. It advised, run one minute and then walk for two and repeat for a total of 10 minutes. And then the next time, run two …
I try to start my mornings by reading and posting the Word of the Day. But then I get so distracted by all of the alerts that were sent to my phone overnight that there goes my time with God. Not exactly the morning devotion that God intended or deserves. Trying not to let my …
God is in control, and He is full of surprises. I knew for certain that my life was meant to be lived in Michigan, and I was determined to do just that. Instead, I found nothing but closed doors. But God is faithful and opened one in California. I had no idea even three months …
