Life is complicated, full of twists and turns, and never ending surprises. Have you ever wished you had a blueprint giving you step by step instructions on how to navigate through life’s ups and downs? If only such a book existed that provided all the answers on how to handle sticky issues when they crop up, life would be smooth sailing right? Well, you’re in luck because such a treasure exists and you own it! It is the Bible! The Bible is your very own blueprint for life. Written on in its pages are Scriptures chock-full of wisdom, instruction, principals, values, and morals to direct us along our path. My grandfather told me the Bible was the most interesting book I’d ever read, and he was right. The Bible is an invaluable gift. Every nugget of godly wisdom is written in the Scriptures. To unlock the secret of a life well lived we must become committed students to the Word of God. How you decide to study the Scriptures depends largely on your learning style. I’m more productive … [Read more...]
Create a Spiritual Scrapbook for Your Kids
I’ve decided to try my hand at scrapbooking this year, and although it is going slowly, I rather enjoy it. I love looking through the pictures of Anya and relieving memories. That is the beauty of pictures, they capture a moment in time. Time passes but pictures can invoke a feeling or sensation that we relate to that moment. Scrapbooking takes time and patience, but is a worthy personal investment for yourself and your family. Watching our children grow throughout the year, maturing both physically and emotionally is a blessing. It is amazing how much our children grow from year to year. What I find equally incredibly is how much my daughter grows spiritually. As much as I enjoy capturing the first day of Kindergarten or a trip to the farm, I also want to capture her spiritual growth. A spiritual scrapbook is a perfect way to do just that! My daughter goes to Sunday school and we started going to Wednesday night Bible study recently. We also read the Bible at home. One way I’ve … [Read more...]
Carrying on a Tradition
Anyone who knows me knows I loved my grandma Eva, and I mean loved her to the depths of my soul. My grandma was an exceptional woman, mother, wife, grandmother and soldier of Christ. She has blessed me in so many ways and continues to do so even though she's gone from this earth. To give you an idea of how special she was to my daughter, who only knew her for a short time (she passed away before Anya's 2'nd birthday on December 26, 2007), still talks about her as though she knew her for years! My grandmother was the first person in my life who really was an example of a woman who loved Christ. My earliest memories of attending church was with her. She was a devout follower of Christ and didn't just walk the walk but talked the talk. I loved spending time with her and especially looked forward to Wednesday nights, which was bible study at her church. Adults and children alike would gather downstairs in the church while the kids where all in one corner the adults were busy writing in … [Read more...]
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