January is almost gone and as I think of the last month, the word ‘permissible’ seems to continually come to mind. Have you ever been given an opportunity that sounds great on paper, but doesn’t seem like it is the best option for you?
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Reflections from the middle of the trials
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All throughout the Bible, there are different and distinct types of love that are mentioned. In the greek, there are four words to define different types of love: agape, eros, philio, and storge. The most powerful form of love is agape, the love that God has for us. It is the essence of God, it is who he is.
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The parable of Matthew 20:1-16 and teamwork
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Learning discernment as we navigate dreams
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What are you thinking? What is the first thought that normally pops into your head when you wake up?
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Practical tips and advice for a new small group leader
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There is a time for everything. Do you remember a parent or grandparent sharing this with you? Perhaps you heard the Byrds sing a version of this?
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As we begin this year, what does your gratitude list look like? What does the Bible say about being thankful?
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The glory of God is to be manifested through us in all things, at all times. But how is it possible?
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A few years back I started the tradition of making a family calendar each year, with photographs from the previous year and 12 Bible verses for each of the 12 months.
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Advice to help launch your first bible study group
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Last winter, on my 29th birthday, I wanted to reach another goal and check another dream off my bucket list by the time I turned the big 3-0. I spent a few weeks considering what goal would be worth pursuing based on my interests and values.
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Happy New Year’s Eve, sister!
We hope your December was restful and relaxing. Praying there were lots of joyful moments with family and friends. Ushering in 2022, we are imagining a new tomorrow. Praying things are headed to a positive state here in the United States and all around the world.
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Our word for the week is REJOICE.
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The word for this week’s word study is SEEK.
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It was a three bedroom apartment in Chennai in South India. Our boys were ten and four and the house was filled with colorful artwork, toys in all sizes and shapes, mainly lots of bats and balls of all types. Our little balcony boasted of a bird cage with colorful love birds, a gift from friends. We also took pride in our little balcony garden. Mike and Meshu enjoyed seeing caterpillars turn into pupa and then fly away as bright butterflies.
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I remember exactly where I was the day my season of wait began. It was the summer of 2014, right in the middle of hot sticky July. My mother, sister, brother and I were standing in a department store waiting to check out just as the tornado sirens buzzed. Rain began and thunder followed almost immediately. The line was long, snake like, intimidating, never ending. “C’mon,” I thought, “I want to go home and read a book. This is taking too long”
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Luke 1:30 reads “Messenger: Mary, don’t be afraid. You have found favor with God.”
I love this passage - like I love absolutely everything about the Christmas story - but in particular, how this passage is not just for the Christmas period. This is relevant to us at any time when we are feeling surprised by unknown circumstances or taken aback by curveballs in our worlds.
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Old and faulty wiring systems can cause the entire electrical system to either trip or blow up the fuses or create a spark that can lead to a potential fire that can destroy your beautiful homes that were painstakingly designed and decorated. Although rewiring may seem a major investment, it is worth it to keep checking to see if your old wiring needs to be updated to reduce the risk of a fire and increase the value of your home.
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