This week I was in conversation with someone who I admire discussing future career aspirations and the desire to follow God’s plan for my life and trusting in the direction that He was leading me. I commented on how God only really knows what those next steps in my career path will be and how while even … Continue reading
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…’it’s the end times’, and other apocalyptic phrases…
It’s 2012. The Mayans predicted the end of the world in 2012, but as Christians we’ve been predicting the “end times” in our speech for years. Typically proper usage of the declaration of the end times centers around a negative occurrence. Whether the zombie apocalypse is occurring or your opposing political party candidate was elected, … Continue reading
…mission possible…
Corporate companies utilize mission and vision statements to guide their company and employees in a direction towards achieving a common purposes and goals as a company. A mission statement informs the purpose of the company and the vision statement inspires the company of its ideal outcome. Have you ever taken the time to think about … Continue reading
…breaking dawn…
“If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.” Isaiah 8:20 All Twilight references aside, this verse really stuck out to me this week. The verse in Isaiah simply states if you do not speak according to God’s word or His will for your life, then you do not … Continue reading
…the joy of the Lord…
“The joy of the Lord is my strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Happiness is temporary and based on your circumstances. Whether you have a good day or a bad day, it can determine your smile or mood. Whereas, joy is a spiritual force because no matter what is going on in your life you can still have … Continue reading
…Worship PDA…
PDA affectionately known as “Public Display of Affection” (pun intended) has become an integral part of the contemporary worship service experience. There are a few ways in which PDA can be shown as way to get closer to one’s partner and to God during the church service. Here a few examples, but not an exhaustive … Continue reading
…only ‘see you laters’…
Our time here on earth is limited, and we don’t know what tomorrow will bring for ourselves or our loved ones. Knowing this, it’s important to make the most out of every day, every opportunity given, and every moment because we don’t know if that would be our last. Personally going through grieving the loss … Continue reading
…redo button…
Do you ever wish that a “redo button” existed? A button that you could push and it would give you the option to redo whatever situation, thought, action that you so desired to do over again? Unfortunately, life does not operate that way. We have to live with the consequences of our actions and decisions whether … Continue reading
…being a part of it…
There are many ways to be a part of your church and many opportunities to volunteer whether as a Sunday school teacher, high school youth leader, front door greeter, or offering collector just to name a few. These are all great ways to volunteer your time and give back to your church. Specifically, one of … Continue reading
…broken vases…
I was very clumsy as a child, well, and awkward, but mostly clumsy. I was notorious for spilling drinks in the car. My parents would ban me from being able to hold my own drink in the car until I was like fourteen. I also had butterfingers and on occasion would drop a dish and … Continue reading
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