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
I’m sure you have heard it said that a family that prays together, stays together. But is that all that makes a family spiritually strong? That is the topic of today’s post. What I have discovered is that praying together or even attending church, while important, is not all that is characteristic of a spiritually …
Have you ever heard the expression, “Prepare for what you pray for?” Last month, in my post on How to Trust God With Your Love Story, we learned that the single season is a time of preparation for marriage, if that is your desire. If so, the single years are the perfect time to build …
There are so few books written for single women regarding marriage that I was surprised when I came across 31 Days of Prayer for Your Future Husband: Becoming a Wife Before the Wedding Day. It was written in 2017 by wife and mother Tiffany Langford, the founder of the women’s ministry, Waiting for Your Boaz. …
Routines are important. I think we all learned that during the pandemic when the quarantine interrupted everyone’s. Having a routine is good for maintaining mental health. During times of uncertainty, a routine can help you cope with stress and anxiety because it gives you a sense of control. Routines give your day structure and helps …
I remember when law student Nancy Lublin appeared on Oprah back in the nineties. I was so impressed with her because she used her $5,000 inheritance from her great-grandfather to help other women have a future by founding the non-profit organization Dress for Success. She showed compassion and kindness to those who were less fortunate. …
I am more of a digital planner, mostly because it has been more convenient to use one of my devices for planning. The disadvantage is that my planning is spread across several apps. I use the Calendars app to plan my day; Google Docs to plan my goals for the month; take notes on my …
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” …
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 …
