Welcome back to Faith Connections Friday! We focus on connecting a life of pursuing excellence with faith. Distractions abound. Society, culture, and commitments demand our attention. We hear so many voices and have so many choices, we easily get confused as to which is correct. With all that surrounds you, how do you take time… Continue reading Do You Hear What I Hear?
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The Quest
"Indiana Jones" and "National Treasure." The scenes from these movies come to mind when I think of a quest. The characters are determined to find that one treasure. And they seek it diligently until it is found. They begin their quest fully equipped. They have performed their research and acquired the best tools for whatever… Continue reading The Quest
Precious Peace
The world is full of chaotic moments and circumstances. We find ourselves going busily here and there, hardly without time to stop and breathe. Someone demands a moment of our time, and it turns into minutes and interferes with our next appointment. Meetings, phone calls, activities--there seems to be no end. Amid these moments, we… Continue reading Precious Peace
Precious Pieces of Life
Many things we hold precious may include family, heirlooms, jewelry, and memories. There are things that I particularly hold close. Priceless treasures from my mother. Gifts from my husband. My Bible with autographs, memorable markings (my son playing connect the dots on the maps), and personal handwritten notes. And some remaining pieces of string from… Continue reading Precious Pieces of Life
Our Obedient El Olam
When phrases are repeated in Scripture, it is very important to take notice. For example, several passages in Scripture identify God as the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. These terms teach that He has always been and always will be. This is hard for us to… Continue reading Our Obedient El Olam
Freedom in Obedience
Obedience. All of us are under authority. Street signs. Teachers. Parents. Law enforcement. Government. Employers. And it affects everyone--children and adults. Even our pets can attend obedience school. From an early age, we are told what to do and what not to do. All to instill obedience. Obedience is not natural or automatic. It is… Continue reading Freedom in Obedience
Name Above All Names
Christians revere the name of God's Son because of what it represents. God the Father chose the name of Jesus for His Son, which means "God with us." He is personal. He is ever present. There is a plethora of songs about the name of Jesus that beautifully describe Him. Some contemporary songs that come… Continue reading Name Above All Names
What’s in a Name?
A name is one of the best ways to identify a person. We react when someone calls our name. Sometimes, when our name is spoken, we like to hear it. It is exciting when a future parent is deciding upon a name for their new baby. They spend months dreaming about what the child will… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Our Master
A master is one who excels, one who is an expert in a specialized field. A master may be over an individual or thing. When it comes to God, however, we recognize that He is not just A master--He is The Master, The One and Only, The King, The Everything. Here are a couple of… Continue reading Our Master
The Mystery Quest
What is it about mystery that captivates us? The curiosity. The intrigue. The anticipation. Board games challenge us to figure out who committed the crime. Classic movies keep us in suspense until the final scene. Puzzles beg for our attention to complete the picture. Part of the mystery is asking questions and finding answers. Life… Continue reading The Mystery Quest
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