FREE Printable: Ultimate List of 199+ Teen Hobbies
Selecting the most controversial posts from 2024 was simple, as many posts on this blog can make one feel uncomfortable. Feeling a bit uncomfortable is, ultimately, what this blog is all about⎯sensing personal inadequacy, having a desire to do better, and taking daily actions to improve one’s life and draw closer to God. Controversial Posts…
Is Jesus Christ your Bridegroom? Some time ago, a student told me she liked the pictures of my husband displayed in my living room. Confused, I asked, “Which pictures?” Imagine my surprise and delight when she pointed to pictures portraying Jesus Christ. She wasn’t entirely wrong. Jesus is my Bridegroom–my Leader, my Protector, my Provider….
The Rich Young Ruler is a parable taught by Jesus Christ in the Bible. In it, we are reminded of the call to put first the kingdom of God. This letter is a personal response to Christ’s parable. It is filled with empathy, and is written directly to the rich young ruler. Can you related…
Good Better Best are three categories under which our daily activities might fall. It’s called the Good Better Best philosophy. Many years ago, I sat in a large congregation where the speaker posed the question, “What comes to mind when you think of false traditions?” Immediately, my mind went to the people of another country,…
Where are the godly men and women in our society? What is needed for our society to have a restoration of godly men and women? Men, Where Are You? In a recent post on social media calling men to rise up and be the men God desires them to be, the most striking responses to…
Ministering training and assignments. Is not the process of ministering we use now like training wheels for what is to come? After experiencing the goodness that comes from ministering with love within the church, seeking ministering opportunities of our own in other areas of our lives simply becomes natural. We develop a desire to bless,…
Celebrate family, with the following inspiration, including stories, books, traditions, quotes, and more. Family is the foundation of society. Let’s celebrate it! Celebrate Family Roundup “In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time,” said Dieter Uchtdorf. Below you will find inspiration on how to spend more quality time with your children. Three roundup posts…
Whether suffering from broken bones or broken lives, the pain runs deep. Yet, deep within each of us lies a strength beyond our own. Feeling Broken It was broken, of that I was certain. My arm, grasped firmly by my friend, throbbed at the pressure being forced against it. A group of long-time neighborhood friends…
Family Poetry Teatime is a time to slow down and connect with those around you. With minimal preparation, you can create lasting memories. Poetry Teatime Location We love having Poetry Teatime around the kitchen table in the afternoons. When the weather is nice, we take the tea party outdoors to the picnic table, or onto…