“A jealous and holy distrust of self may give rise to the question even in the believer’s heart, but the continuance of such a doubt would be an evil indeed. We must not rest without a desperate struggle to clasp the Savior in the arms of faith, and say, “I know whom I have believed, … Continue reading
How often does Earth Day, April 22 fall on Good Friday? Not very often. However this year Good Friday and Earth Day are on the same day. What does this mean? Exploring the history of religion, Good Friday represents the day Jesus Christ was put to death on the cross. The final act of sacrifice, … Continue reading
Holy Thursday in Christian tradition marks the celebration of Jesus’ last meal with His disciples, known as The Last Supper. Today I was going to write all about Passover and what it means with the Last Supper but I couldn’t get my words around it. For me this date commemorates an anniversary of a different sort. On … Continue reading
Deep inside each of us we have a longing. It is a need to be loved and to love. This love is found in everyday beauty and the surroundings. It is also found in the eyes of our loved ones. A love that is pure and innocent is found in the newborn baby. A love treasured … Continue reading
Experiencing God’s best is found in the daily walk of life. It takes a real perspective to make changes in life. Each day begins a new day, with wonderous possibilities and opportunities to improve. Walking with God is found in the baby steps of faith. The closer you walk with Him, the more you will hear Him. As … Continue reading
All too often we fail to recognize the negativity of our thoughts. We ramble on and on about how bad the world is but we forget the great magnitude of it. “What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient?” – Job 6:11 (NIV) Left with feelings of … Continue reading
Setting goals in life is not only smart, it is effective if you want to succeed in life. So what is the key to success? Discovering this essential element in life creates structure. It’s a natural remedy to happiness and satisfaction. Finding success in life opens the whole world at your feet. John C. Maxwell once … Continue reading
Building your faith, turns dreams into reality. Each day is a new day to start again. Creating a building block on which to stand, your faith grows over time. Lessons learned come during our trials. Keeping a strong conviction to never give up, you can unlock the passions you hold. Positive character traits provide endurance to withstand … Continue reading
The history of our ancestors is truly inspiring. With the recent television program, “Who do you think you are,” many enthusiasts are retracing their roots. This week marks the 80th birthday of my mom, who passed away last summer. In a tribute to her, I decided to do a little research to understand what life … Continue reading
It’s Valentine’s Day and all its splendor. With dreams, hopes, and wishes for love, we seek meaning. Will our special Valentine give us a gift to celebrate our love? All our hopes are packaged in this moment, this special day dedicated to love.