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
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 …
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 …
I love Thanksgiving! Next to Christmas, it is my favorite holiday. Each year I look forward to it, but I must admit, the pandemic has put a damper on it. It doesn’t have its same promise this year. Why Celebrate Thanksgiving This has definitely been a difficult year for everyone. However, no matter what is …
While the best part of fall to me is Thanksgiving, and when the leaves change into their pretty fall colors, yet another thing I like about this season are all of the fall flavors. When I think of fall recipes, I think of heartier meals compared to the light and refreshing ones of summer. However, …
One of the things we know about the Proverbs 31 Woman is that her clothing is fine! I get excited about this because I like to have fine clothing and knowing this about the Proverbs 31 Woman makes me know that this is an acceptable goal. “Her clothing is linen, pure and fine, and purple …
One of the things we know about the Proverbs 31 Woman is that she laughs without fear of the future because she knows she has her family prepared: “Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].” …
Brunch is a wonderful way to fellowship with other believers and extend hospitality, whether you’re welcoming new members at church, gathering women for meaningful conversation, or celebrating special occasions like Mother’s Day. If you love the idea of hosting but aren’t sure what to serve, these fun brunch ideas will help you create a beautiful, …
Joy is a fruit (or a benefit) of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, along with love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). We learn from the Bible that a benefit of the joy of the Lord is that it renews our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Indeed, there are many health benefits …
