Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! There is something special about gathering with others to worship God and receiving inspiration for daily living. Attending events such as Women of Faith, Women of Joy, Christian conferences, and church services that are led by godly speakers and musical leaders with likeminded people worshipping together ignites encouragement and support.… Continue reading Crowd Connections
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Simple Connections
Last week, we took an amazing and relaxing road trip to the national parks in Wyoming and Montana. We revisited destinations, explored new territory, and experienced awe of the majestic natural beauty. Through all the hours of traveling and exploring, what caught my attention is the ways people connect. A fun and popular travel game… Continue reading Simple Connections
Reflecting Kindness
As we read Scripture, we recognize that God’s character is kindness. Psalm 145 records a beautiful description of God’s kindness. His patience, faithfulness, provision, and trustworthiness are examples of His kindness. Verse 17 of Psalm 145 summarizes it perfectly by stating that His kindness is His character. It is who He is. Paul writes in… Continue reading Reflecting Kindness
Expressions of Kindness
A young man gives his seat on the bus to an elderly woman. A coworker sends a note to a colleague going through a difficult time. A person stops to help someone with car trouble on the side of the road. A group surprises a person who completes an important achievement. A friend calls just… Continue reading Expressions of Kindness
An Extraordinary Blessing
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Have you ever read the stories in the Bible and wondered why God chose certain people for certain purposes? The Bible is full of stories of God choosing ordinary people living ordinary lives to be His followers. Yet, He chose them to perform extraordinary tasks. He obviously saw potential in… Continue reading An Extraordinary Blessing
Focus on Relationships
The last few years have been … well, I’ll guess the best description is full. Busyness with work and school. Time for dedicated focus. And grandbabies! A key connection focus is relationships. We all need them because we were not created to live in isolation. We were created to connect with people and build relationships.… Continue reading Focus on Relationships
Creative Connections
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! We recognize the many ways the world and people connect. There is a multitude of connections with people, nature, arts, entertainment, recreation, etc. How can we connect these to our faith? What are some creative ways that God makes connections? It may seem obvious when we read stories in the… Continue reading Creative Connections
Multiple Connections
Connections. There are many ways we can connect through our world. We connect through relationships. We connect through nature, art forms, and music. We connect through sports, technology, and social media. What are other ways we make connections? Why are connections so important? Connections encourage and enrich us. We connect to get to know one… Continue reading Multiple Connections
Practicing Character
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! This passage says it all when it comes to character. Here are just a few highlights. - Compassion - Kindness - Humility - Meekness - Patience - Forgiveness - Love - Thankfulness Source: Pinterest.com Our Faith Connections Challenge: Is there one that grabs your attention? Choose one or more, and… Continue reading Practicing Character
Examining Character
Almost every day when I drive home from work, I listen to one of my favorite podcasts. Last week, I heard one that caught my attention. You see, for the last couple of weeks, I’ve sensed a recurring theme. When I hear something once, I may or may not pay much attention. When I hear… Continue reading Examining Character