It is God Himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ago He planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. – Ephesians 2:10 TLB
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” …
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 …
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 …
While I was preparing this post, I thought of Melissa Ringstaff’s 10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman, particularly the virtue of beauty. This is how she describes the Proverbs 31 Woman: A virtuous woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her …
As it gets darker earlier, it can be tempting to trade in your active lifestyle for a couch potato one. Binge-watching Netflix is very appealing at this time of year! However, heading into the holidays is actually the perfect time to remain or become active. This year, it may be a challenge because of the …
