Tag: Christians
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Stubborn As A Donkey
Do you remember the story of the talking donkey in the Old Testament, found in Numbers 22:21-39. It wasn’t just a cute little animal story about a talking donkey; it was something that God used to help a stubborn prophet: Balaam and is lesson for us for today. Imagine you’re Balaam, a prophet of God,…
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One Misson, Multiple Churches, Multiple Christians
I have been in a bible study covering the book of James and our recent lesson really hit home with me. I want to dive into a topic that’s not always easy to address but is so important: unity among Christians, which includes unity among Christian Churches. Have you ever felt like the body of…
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If You Are Going to Be a Bear, Be a Grizzly
Have you ever heard the saying, “If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly”? It’s a reminder to embrace strength, tenacity, and fearlessness in whatever we do. As Christians, we are called to be bold and courageous in our faith, to stand firm in God’s truth, and to fearlessly follow His call on…
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Living Sponges: Absorbing God’s Word into Our Hearts
Just as a sponge absorbs liquid, we, as Christians, are called to absorb and internalize God’s Word in our lives. Much like the porous structure of a sponge, our hearts and minds should be open and receptive to the truths and teachings found in Scripture. In Psalm 119:11, the psalmist declares, “I have hidden your…
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Whose Your Daddy
I have three children, 2 boys and 1 girl. My first two children are the spitting image of their father, looks and has a lot of his characteristics. The last and third child looks like me and has a lot of my characteristics. Anyone who knows me and my husband and sees our kids for…
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Dream Big Dreams
Have you ever had a dream that felt so vivid, so real, that it stuck with you long after you woke up? Maybe it was a dream about achieving a goal, pursuing a passion, or making a positive impact in the world. Dreams have a unique way of stirring something deep within us, igniting our…
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Planting Seeds: Lessons from a Raised Bed Garden
Today I wanted to talk about planting seeds but not just any seeds, but spiritual seeds. You see, I recently started a raised bed garden for the first time, and it got me thinking about the parallels between gardening and sharing the Gospel. Growing up, I helped out in my family’s garden, but this year,…
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