Category: Spiritual Insights (Devotional)
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Resting in God’s Covenant: The Significance of Sabbath Observance
In my recollections of my father and our church life, I remember that he rarely attended church, except for special occasions like weddings, funerals, and our annual Christmas play. Despite this, he firmly believed in and adhered to the principles of the 10 commandments. He often expressed that he had faith in the “Good Book”…
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Dancing with Joy
Due to my parents’ fondness for country music, I was raised listening to legendary artists such as Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Merle Haggard. During weekends, we would gather in the living room, where my father and mother would play records of these artists, and we’d all dance together.…
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Embracing the Eternal Value of Material Things
Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your…
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Guarding Your Heart: Beware of the Silent Killers
We face numerous spiritual challenges that threaten to harm our faith and relationship with God. Just like heart attacks, some dangers can be subtle and stealthy, silently attacking the core of our Christian walk. These “silent killers” can weaken our faith and hinder our spiritual growth. Let us delve into God’s Word to uncover these…
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The Picnic: A Time for Fellowship, Sharing, and Evangelism
Mark 6:30-44 “I’m soooo busy” is a common sentence I hear from people a lot. That can mean finding quality time to spend with our family and friends can sometimes be challenging. However, the Lord has graciously provided us with opportunities to build and strengthen relationships while also engaging in the work of spreading His…
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The Power of Respect: Honoring God and Others
Scripture: “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17) In a world that often seems consumed by self-centeredness and disregard for others, the Bible calls us to a higher standard of living—one characterized by respect. Culture is constantly evolving, and attitudes toward showing respect have…
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The Power of Listening: A Christian’s Guide to Effective Communication
Proverbs 18:13 (NIV) – “To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.” I must admit that poor listening skills are a pet peeve for me. It drives me crazy when I try to talk and someone either cuts me off or rolls their eyes when I am talking or when other people finish my…
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Learn A New Language
If you take a group course, you could meet new friends with similar interests. Even taking an online course can boost your brainpower. TOP 10 BENEFITS OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE by Eton Institute (read more here:https://etoninstitute.com/…/top-10-benefits-of-learning-a-f…) 1. Boosts Brain Power 2. Improves Memory 3. Enhances The Ability To Multi-Task 4. Sharpens The Mind 5.…
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Take A Chance
We are only two months into the new year. That means it is not too late do something you’ve always wanted to try, but were too scared. Dye your hair, jump out of an airplane, introduce yourself to someone new. Each and every time we learn something new our brain forms new connections and neurons…
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Smell The Roses
We live in a hustle bustle world, moving from home to work, back home and at some point to bed. All during the day there are activities that fill each hour, each minute and each second of that day. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, even maddening. The old saying “stop and smell the roses” means…
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