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
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 …
Knowing how to conduct yourself when you are a visitor in someone else’s home is just as important as it is to know how to extend hospitality to those around you. Considering that this week brought the unofficial end of summer, that means that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and perhaps an invitation. Here are …
In my last post, I wrote about the importance hospitality plays in the Church. As we learned in a previous post A Guide to Living the Virtuous Life, the Proverbs 31 Woman has 10 virtues; when we practice hospitality, we are demonstrating four of them: homemaking, service, time, and beauty. This is because being hospitable involves …
We are instructed in God’s Word in several places that we should practice hospitality. But what is it and to whom should we demonstrate hospitality? “Be hospitable to one another without complaint.” – 1 Peter 4:9 AMP What is Hospitality? Miriam Webster defines hospitality as “the activity or business of providing services to guests”. The …
As a single person, it is very difficult to create a variety of fresh meals each week. I understand the importance of meal prepping, but the problem is that you have to eat the same thing all week. I am okay with leftovers, but it is healthier to have a variety of foods each week …
Living a virtuous life as a Christian woman can feel overwhelming — but Scripture offers clear guidance. The Proverbs 31 Woman is the ultimate example of Godly character, showing us how to walk in faith, wisdom, and purpose every day. This guide breaks down 10 biblical virtues inspired by Proverbs 31 and other Scriptures, with …
I have lost some toning and conditioning since working out at home. I was so happy then when Empower was added to the barre class schedule. I quickly learned, though, that it would not make much more of a difference. Because I live on the 3rd floor, I can’t fully do the exercises the way they …
Relaxation is so important for me now because I am having a hard time doing so during this pandemic. The future of this world is so uncertain that it is hard at times to just unwind and let go. But did you know that there are major mental and physical benefits of relaxing? The Benefits …
My main priority with self-care is to try to accomplish balance in my life. While exercise is essential, my self-care routine involves more than just working out my body and eating right. It also involves taking care of my mind by creating, learning and growing; and my spirit by feeding it God’s Word and exercising …
You are probably expecting me to list some great books that I have been reading this summer. I used to be an avid reader so I totally would have in the past; now, I no longer have the time. And when I do read, it is for information. For example, the one book I will …
