analogy Pretty Things Inside - Outward Perfection Versus Inner Beauty Recently, I received a package from One Loved Babe that read “Pretty Things Inside.” At first, I nodded in approval at the clever marketing. But my very next thought was, “I sure hope that can be said about me.” Believe me, I care about my outward
best things in life are free Freebies Show of hands: how many of us love freebies? If you kept your hands at your side saying no, I’m questioning your honesty, possibly your humanity. For the rest of us (normal) folks, the price tag of free often makes gadgets and gizmos aplenty even more attractive. To
before it's too late Forget the Regrets: Give Them A Rose Now Although it isn’t the most common expression, you may have been told that while someone is alive you should “give them a rose.” Similarly, Proverbs 3:7 states “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due…” Have you ever wished
benefit of the doubt Spiritually Speaking: Predetermined Judgments Ephesians 4:25 (KJV) Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Gossip can be so sneaky. We so often want to trust and believe what our friends (or extremely convincing folks in the media…another story, another time)
adulting Spiritually Speaking: What Self-Care Is Not Recently, I saw a meme on social media that read “Cancelling plans is OK. Staying home to cook is OK. Disappearing for a bit to get your life together is OK. Resurfacing in a foreign country 10 years later with a new name is OK. It’s called
attitude is everything It Gets Worse (Sometimes) All it took was one look at him, and I was smiling and blushing. I know, this sounds like a typical start to a predictable, sappy love story, but it’s even better than that, people. I smiled because his sign said “cheer up, it only gets worse.
redeemed Spiritually Speaking: Redeemable No matter how spiritual we are, how strong of a will we have, or how long we’ve been a Christian, all of us have weaknesses. We all mess up. I use that vague term because the type of “mess” or the scale of messiness really doesn&
building character Spiritually Speaking: Good Enough We all know good people. They are loyal friends; they do volunteer work or help neighbors with house projects; they open doors for the elderly; they obey the law, and maybe even attend church. There’s definitely something admirable about being a good person, especially when others benefit from
blessed Spiritually Speaking: Joy Unspeakable “But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.” Psalms 5:11 They say a smile is the most attractive accessory anyone can wear. So,
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Check Your Motives “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians 1:10, KJV). While we are called to be an example to
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Healthy Distractions “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16, KJV). How many times can you recall telling someone, “I’ll be praying for you!”
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: The Law of Love and Order Ecclesiastes 12:13 “…Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” Why would God create rules? Good parents set house rules and carry out discipline, knowing by experience the snares and temptations their children will be privy to. In the same
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Forward Motion A passage of scripture I always found intriguing is 2 Samuel 12:20-23, which tells of King David and the consequences he faced for his adultery with Bathsheba. David pleads to God, with deliberate fasting and weeping, to spare the life of the son who resulted from their act
building character Spiritually Speaking: Parallels Undoubtedly, the plights and treks of the Israelites of the Old Testament are penned down in scripture for our example, since the Christian walk often seems to parallel the history of the Hebrews. I was always baffled at how disbelieving these people were toward the Lord and how much they
blessing Spiritually Speaking: A Fresh Testimony Recently, I was listening to a sermon titled “Be Not Afraid,” preached in 1963 by William Branham, when these words from paragraph 81 (though 82 is worth your attention too) made me stop and think: “I like a good testimony meeting when you got something to testify
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: For the Best 1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV) “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” Maybe it’s just me, but I think sometimes we
Christianity The Drama The curtains divide; Act One begins. I’ve been cast the protagonist but I don’t even know the Script.The Author says to learn it as I go, watch for His directions, ad-lib impromptu.He’s the Designer, Conductor, and Director; He’
backbone Spiritually Speaking: The Activation Code “Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the
Christianity Resurrection Poetry Found these poems stored away from years ago and decided it was time they were shared. Isn’t it amazing what God can accomplish in 3 days? He has risen! Blessings to you all… You came down to pay the price, which was the debt upon my head,
being sensitive Spiritually Speaking: Thermostats I apologize in advance if anyone has heard this correlation before; it isn’t completely my original thought, but it has stuck with me since I first heard it and I hope to expound upon it further. (I also apologize for not posting anything in February. Whoever decided that
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Point and Purpose “Where there is no vision, the people perish,” Proverbs 29:18 (KJV). In other words, without a directive, mankind is privy to wander. Without knowing who we were created by, and what He created us for, there is a good chance nothing will satisfy our pursuit for purpose. Next
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Enemy Lines For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. — Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) There is one thing we can’t afford to forget: We
Christianity Spiritually Speaking: Little Lights And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. — Genesis 1:3-4 (KJV) I have been thinking a lot about that star that drew the interest of both wise and
Christianity War Cry We cannot be caught resting; It’s time to sharpen our swords. The Enemy’s fire grows hotter– He licks his lips for War. We feel and hear the drum, No longer faint or far; Very soon the Lord will come, To avenge our
attitude is everything Spiritually Speaking: Attitude of Gratitude “Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.” In case you missed it, Psalm 107:21-22 (KJV) calls thanksgiving a sacrifice–
