I believed in Jesus when I was in the fourth grade after hearing the gospel at a Baptist revival. My parents didn’t go to church, so I didn’t attend regularly. When I did go, I don’t ever remember hearing a message about my identity in Christ. I didn’t know that I became a brand-new, pure, […]
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Grace and Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day 2021! I’m not sure which will be more on the minds of most Americans today: scenes from the hilarious 1993 movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray, or whether or not Punxsutawney Phil—that famous 135-year-old furry forecaster—saw his shadow this morning. Just in case you don’t know, Groundhog Day is not a national […]
You Are Sealed with Love’s Truest Kiss!
In my last post, “Have You Ever Been Kissed by the King?”, I shared what it meant to experience personal kisses from Jesus and the kiss that started it all—Love’s truest kiss. You experienced Love’s truest kiss when you heard the gospel and believed in Him (John 3:16; Rom. 10:17). The gospel, or Good News, […]
Have You Ever Been Kissed by the King?
February, the month of love, is right around the corner. This is a time when we focus on celebrating those we love in special ways. A time when we want those we love to feel loved by us. Because everyone wants to feel loved, right? We were made for love. That’s why God created us. […]
Enjoy Your Best Gift Ever in 2021
Lately, I have read a lot of posts on social media about how none of us will be sorry to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. With Covid-19, our U.S. presidential election, social unrest, and so many other negative news items in 2020, a lot of people are hoping that the upcoming new year will […]
The Best Gift Ever Is a Person
‘Tis the season for gift giving. Some people are just naturally better gift givers than others. In our family, Steven is far better at giving gifts than me. He’s almost methodical when it comes to giving gifts to family members. He thinks about what they really like and searches (sometimes hours) for the perfect gift […]
It’s a Different Kind of Christmas This Year
From as far back as I can remember, I have loved the Christmas season. The season for gift giving, ornate Christmas cards, carols, festive gatherings that include delectable homemade goodies and Wassail, and listening to my Bing Crosby Christmas CD while wrapping gifts. As a little girl, I would lie awake on Christmas Eve, while […]
It’s a Wonderful Life in Christ!
Tis the season for watching Frank Capra’s 1946 movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, and being reminded that the choices we make throughout our lives matter. I have to admit that when I started watching this movie for the first time, I thought it was kind of depressing and wondered why it was considered a Christmas […]
Healthy New-Life-in-Christ Habits
If you live long enough, you will eventually have to deal with the challenges that aging brings. As a 56-year-old woman, it seems that “new” challenges are cropping up on a regular basis. I found out recently that my bones aren’t as dense as they need to be, so I’ve started calcium supplements and stepped […]
You Can Sin All You Want?
In my last post, “You Are Forgiven for the Sins of Your Lifetime,” I highlighted the truth that the believer in Christ has been forgiven for their past, present, and yes, even future sins. Now, if all you did was read the title of that post without reading its content, you might have been led […]
