The writer describes the weariness of mid-January and the desire for warmer weather. They enjoyed a winter getaway to Cinnamon Shore in Texas, with a mix of rainy and sunny days. They appreciated the beach community, beach amenities, local restaurants, and heated pools on the property. They plan to return in the summer.
Category: Abundant living
A Prayer for America’s Young Women
The Roe Vs. Wade anniversary prompts reflection on abortion's status in the US. Although overturned, the practice persists in many states, leading to inter-state travel for procedures. The hope for nationwide illegality rests on a shift in societal attitudes. A call to prayer is made for young women facing difficult decisions, emphasizing the value of each life.
How to Grow Mustard Seed Faith
The passage emphasizes faith in God as the key to experiencing His benefits and pleasing Him. It discusses how faith in everyday life translates to faith in God. It underscores the necessity of faith, providing examples of how it pleases God and moves mountains. It also offers strategies for increasing faith through prayer, fasting, and engaging with the Word of God.
Secrets Of Hope That Bring Rest to the Soul
This article explores the concept of hope, its significance, effects on well-being, and how to cultivate it. According to the author, hope, defined as looking forward with rational confidence, can inspire personal advancement, creativity, self-esteem, and resilience. However, a lack of hope can lead to despair, demotivation, and potential mental health issues. Turning towards positive faith, setting attainable goals, seeking creativity, and maintaining positive thoughts are key strategies to foster hope, which is integral to living a meaningful and fulfilled life.
Love Others More This Christmas and Beyond
The post explores the importance of love, described as the greatest virtue, through the context of 1 Corinthians 13:13. It suggests that faith is borne from love and without such love, faith wouldn't exist. The post then exposes the hatred present in society today, exploring love's potential to transform this while emphasizing the need to guard our hearts against hate. It recalls Bible stories to illustrate love's qualities and concludes by encouraging readers to practice love, just as God loves us.
How to Know if You Should Accept That Invite
The writer explores the concept of invitations we experience daily, such as friend requests on social media, advertisements, physical invites for gatherings, and spiritual calls. In the face of these, the writer calls for careful consideration and filtering of these invitations based on their personal significance. Emphasizing the power of personal choice, the article urges readers to adopt strong, value-based decision-making, with spiritual guidance from the Bible as a reliable tool for discernment.
Ten Incredible Benefits of Being a Christ-Follower
Christians are the most persecuted people group in the world today. According to Lifeway Research, in 2021, 360 million Christians around the world suffered significant persecution for their faith. That's one out of every seven believers. Sadly, those numbers are increasing. Christians in fifty-five countries across the globe suffer intense persecution in today's world. The … Continue reading Ten Incredible Benefits of Being a Christ-Follower
Can We Just Be Honest?
Thoughts on the dis-honesty we live with every day.
Four Ways to Experience the Essence of God
I once had a conversation with someone who claimed to be an atheist. I say claimed because I don't believe anyone is ever a complete atheist. Romans 1 tells us that although we don't physically see God, He is revealed to us in all His creation. Therefore, we are all without excuses. (Romans 1:20) To … Continue reading Four Ways to Experience the Essence of God
Why I Don’t Celebrate Gay Pride Month
First, they stole the word. Gay once meant happy. Being gay meant you were feeling great and having a wonderful time. It was a light, fun word. We heard about gay happy meetings and gay parties. We even have a Gay street in Nashville. Then homosexuals stole this word and turned it into something … Continue reading Why I Don’t Celebrate Gay Pride Month
