Love Songs or Clanging Cymbals: Peace for the Holidays
Love songs and clanging symbols–following a difficult year, the Lord has laid some thoughts on my heart about attitude adjustments needed before the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas begin. Our world is in tumult, and in many ways, so are our lives. I hope the encouragement of scripture will lead to a blessed and happy season in your life and bring 2016 to a peaceful end with the promise of a joyful New Year. I would love your comments! Also, please go to the Rafflecopter at the bottom for a chance to win a 7″ Kindle Fire I will be giving away on Black Friday!
Read MoreChristian Love in a World Filled with Discord
Christian love is to be a hallmark of our faith. An old song from the early years of the Jesus Movement says, “They will know we are Christians by our love…” But in this critical world full of discord and strife, are Christians really acting differently than non-believers, or do they see us as hypocrites who happen to sit in church on Sunday mornings?
Read MoreRejoicing in Freedom – Casting Your Vote
This is the most divisive election of our lifetimes, and as Americans, we have the freedom to choose our leaders. Let us rejoice the the freedom we have to cast our vote, to take a stand, and to play a part in the life of the United States of America. God has given us a responsibility. Let us fulfill it boldly and with gratitude.
Read MoreRumors and Promises by Kathleen Rouser
“Will the scandals of her past destroy his hope for their future?” Rumors and Promises is a lovely historical page-turner that will tug at your heart. This story of a single mother in the early 1900’s also has a deeper side, that of how ready Christians are to judge fellow believers and set standards no one can meet. Author Kathleen Rouser has written a beautiful story, not soon forgotten. Leave a comment to enter the contest to win a print or Kindle copy, reader’s choice! Sign in on the Rafflecopter to increase your chance of winning!
Read MoreRainbows of Hope – God Understands Our Suffering
Life is full of problems. However, when God gave the sign of the rainbow as a promise to Noah, it also became a symbol of a God who keeps His promises, a God people can depend on when the trials of life become too difficult. God has given His people the blessing of rainbows of hope.
Read MoreThe Flickers: A Lesson in Being Hardheaded
I learn many lessons from the wildlife around our mountain home, recently it has been flickers. Sometimes the things that irritate me the most have the most valuable lessons to share. I would love to hear your comments!
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