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 […]
King H.
King Hezekiah, translated as “Yahweh has strengthened,” is known for his godly character and sinful pride as written in the second books of Kings and Chronicles. He was a good king, “He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, just as his father (ancestor) David had done” (2 Kings 18:3). His goals […]
Some Important Words
Our culture seems to be fueled by outrage, offense and criticism. This atmosphere can be suffocating to our peace. We can actually create a new atmosphere of contentment, peace and encouragement. We can speak differently. God’s word, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Proverbs 18:21. I have experienced feeling despondent when […]
Roadmap to Repentance
The Bible says, “there is much joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.” Repentance is valued in heaven. But what is repentance, when is it needed, and how do you do it, so it counts? Hosea was a prophet sent to the House of Israel, God’s chosen people. They were often broken people, plagued […]
Roots
Those of us who enjoy roasted carrots sprinkled with sea salt can appreciate that these are simply roots. Otherwise, we don’t think much about roots. They are underground, out of sight. We see the obvious but not always what’s behind the scenes. A friend had her mind rooted in the underground when she made it […]