Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
“This plan of mine is not what you would work out, neither are my thoughts the same as yours!” Isaiah 55:8 (TLB) Imagine that you’re driving up a mountain. The road is twisting and turning, and you’re stuck behind an incredibly slow car. You think, “If I could just see around the corner, I could... Continue Reading →
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8 (NIV) There are so many things you can do to unlock the gifts the Bible offers. You can... Continue Reading →
“Remember what Christ taught, and let his words enrich your lives and make you wise.” Colossians 3:16 (TLB) The Bible is a gift that offers you so much. But like a box full of treasure, it does you no good unless you have the keys to unlock it. One of the keys to unlocking the... Continue Reading →
“True wisdom and real power belong to God; from him we learn how to live, and also what to live for.” Job 12:13 (The Message) The Bible tells the story of Job, a man who loved and served God. But he lost almost everything—his wealth, health, and children—in the span of one day.Job’s story shows... Continue Reading →
“He never grows tired or weary . . . He strengthens those who are weak and tired . . . those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed.” (Isaiah 40:28-31 GNT) The worst times of life exhaust and drain you. When the roof of your life is falling in, you... Continue Reading →
“This is the reason why we never collapse . . . These little troubles (which are really so transitory) are winning for us a permanent, glorious and solid reward out of all proportion to our pain.” (2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Phillips) “Why me?” If you’ve never asked that question, just wait. When life becomes really hard,... Continue Reading →
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) Think about your typical week. How many times do you get caught up in feeling pressured by other people—by their lifestyles, their needs, the things they’re... Continue Reading →
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV) Everyone who is alive will be hurt, many times over. Sometimes you will be hurt intentionally. Other times... Continue Reading →
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32 NIV) In John 14:6, Jesus says that he is the way, the truth, and the life. Several chapters earlier, in John 8:32, he says, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (NIV). For the next few... Continue Reading →
“Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.” (Ephesians 5:2 The Message) I’ve been on this earth for a while... Continue Reading →
CamsMaria 
Recent Comments