1 Thessalonians 5:11~ Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Nearly every parent, kindergarten teacher, and day care worker has been in the situation where they are approached by a child with an absolutely horrendous work of art and asked the question, “Do you liiiiike it?!” Holding back an …
Fall is a beautiful time of the year. The colors change. Holidays are ushed in. And seasonal drinks galore are advertised. But it can also be a confusing time. Sometimes, summer sticks around a bit longer than expected the climate remains hot and humid much longer than expected. Then again, sometimes, the world around us …
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” ~ 1 Timothy 6:12 Boxing has historically been known as “the sweet science.” It has this methodical confectionary name because the sport of boxing requires an immense amount of skill, …
The older you get, the more you appreciate things learned early in life. For example, when I was younger, I was studious, but could never see how things applied to me. Older folk always said, “Slow down, enjoy life, it gets faster as you get older.” I had no idea until someone hit the VCR …
“Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” ~ Dorothy Parker The above quote is rather convincing, but an astute Christian may notice that this quote allows for an additional element. “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone [and sin constricts the soul]” Christians are often …
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2) If you were to walk into a classroom, gym, office cubicle, or any facility that expects productivity, you likely would see something “motivational.” You may see cliché signs …
I would like to admit something to you all- I am a Google addict. From everything from how to air fry chicken to who is that particular person I recognize in a movie to, embarrassingly enough, how to open a Pantene pump bottle (which have I yet to do even after watching a YouTube video). …
Lately, my wife and I have noticed a sudden influx of ants surrounding our kitchen sink. Mind you, we try our hardest to keep a clean kitchen… So you can imagine the frustration as we wage war on these tiny vernon, seeking out their main headquarters so we can flank them! But then, one day …
“Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.” ~ Proverbs 26:4 In the “enlightened” world we live in, there appears to be more questions than answers. Questions, even more so, seem to be more accepted and sought after than answers. In a world where questions were limited and …
Commitment to Writing Since April of 2021, my life rhythms have been radically changed since making a commitment to daily writing. I made this pledge quickly, but not spontaneously. In my faith, I wanted an outlet to bring Gospel truth to others. Openly sharing the Word is part of my natural process as well. Nonetheless, …