The Transforming Power of a Teachable Spirit
My dear friends, Amy and John, have absolutely amazing adult children who love and serve the Lord, pointing people to Him through their inspirational lifestyles. They are the kind of people I feel grateful just to be around, hoping their wisdom and dedication to God will rub off on me. The adult kids didn’t become […]
Housework Insight
Doing housework can seem boring and mundane. I, personally, enjoy it. Removing dust, smudges, wrinkles, grease, and dirt is satisfying. One day, it became a surprising insight. There were eight children in our family. My Mom diligently trained my sisters and me to clean the house. It was expected to be completed on time, and […]
Avoid the Void
As humans, we cannot abide a negative space. Watch as your entryway console or coffee table fills with the detritus of life, without any conscious effort. Too much! Our energies go to cleaning it. Still, we place an intentional candle, lamp, or vase of flowers – some décor to avoid the void. Genesis announces right […]
The Larger-Than-Life Ego
I remember going forward to the altar for prayer one Sunday after a sermon. This was years ago, and I was one of many impacted by the sermon. As I slipped out of my seat and started down the aisle, I became painfully aware of myself. I felt like everyone was looking at me, focusing […]
Pride
In the Bible, PRIDE is viewed as a negative trait, associated with arrogance, self-centeredness, and a sense of superiority that leads us to ignore or reject God’s authority. This root of sin causes us to elevate ourselves above others or even above God. Below are two biblical perspectives on pride: • Proverbs 16:18: Pride goes […]