Valentine’s Day is only a couple of days away and many are thinking of ways they can best express their affection for those they love. Whether your beloved is a spouse, significant other, friend, or family member, there is probably a Hallmark card out there with their name on it, just waiting to be bought, […]
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All Your Sins Are Gone Forever
I remember a time in my life when I wondered if all my sins were forgiven. I knew that with my imperfect memory, there was no way I could remember every sin I ever committed. So, if I couldn’t remember them, how could I ask forgiveness for them? Sometimes I would just pray, “God, please […]
Grace and Groundhog Day
I’m not sure which will be more on the minds of most Americans and Canadians this coming Sunday, February 2, 2020: Super Bowl LIV, whether or not Punxsutawney Phil—that famous 134-year-old furry forecaster—will see his shadow that morning, or scenes from the hilarious 1993 movie, Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. Just in case you don’t […]
He Wants You to Enjoy Life
Saint (yes, that’s you, Christian), on a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your average enjoyment of life on this earth? If you chose a number below 5, what do you think is hindering your enjoyment? If you chose a number 5 or above, what do you enjoy most about your life […]
Savor Your Best Gift Ever in 2020!
The tree is down, all the Christmas decorations packed away in bright red and green totes in our basement, and it feels like the holiday season blew in and out way too fast. And I think I know why. Two weekends of the already busy holiday season were spent at arts & craft fairs selling […]
The Best Gift Ever Is Eternal!
Tis the season of gift giving. People everywhere are making their lists and searching the Internet to find the perfect gift for those special people in their lives. Well, that’s how I’ve done most of my shopping this year. Almost every day, boxes are showing up on my front porch containing gifts ready to wrap […]
All I Want This Christmas
Tis the season for gift giving, Christmas cards and carols, gatherings that include delectable homemade goodies and Wassail, and listening to my Bing Crosby Christmas CD while wrapping gifts. I’ve always loved the Christmas season. It seems that people—for the most part—are happier, with an extra skip in their step. Maybe it’s because they are […]
It’s a Wonderful Life in Christ!
Tis the season for pulling out our VHS or DVD copies of Frank Capra’s 1946 classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, and being reminded that our lives on this earth matter. If you decide to watch this Christmas favorite, you might just be a little more inspired to leave this world a better place than you […]
You Do Not Have to Die to Self or Sin
After reading my post title, you might be ready to stone me or label me a heretic. Or … maybe not, depending on your perspective. The phrases “die to self” and “die to sin” caused me a lot of confusion and unrest in my walk with Christ—until I began to understand what He accomplished through […]
Thankful, Grateful, Blessed!
This coming November 28, 2019, many Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving, a national holiday declared by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861. In 1931, President Franklin Roosevelt made it an official holiday to be celebrated the fourth Thursday in November. Its roots are traced all the way back to 1621 when the colonists and local natives enjoyed […]
