The story of Abram/Abraham is an example of obedience. God told Abram to pack his possessions, leave his home, and move his family to a place that was unfamiliar. He did not even know where he was going—and he obeyed. How are you challenged by Abram’s example? After fulfilling a long-awaited dream, I felt the… Continue reading The rewards of obedience
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Obedience is not a bad word
Children are taught from a very young age to not do certain things that could hurt or endanger them. “Do not touch a hot stove.” “Look both ways before crossing a street to make sure no vehicles are coming.” As we mature, the do’s and don’ts increase. “Take the medication to reduce symptoms or cure… Continue reading Obedience is not a bad word
Parental Blessing
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Whether or not we have physical children, we all can influence others and younger generations. Parents teach their children how to live godly lives and prioritize God’s Word (Deut 6:4-9). In the gospels, we witness Jesus teaching and training His disciples. Paul was a spiritual father to Timothy. Each of… Continue reading Parental Blessing
Bittersweet Treasures
My husband and I recently finished a spectacular cross country road trip. At the end of our adventure, I flew to visit my son and his family for a few days and gave hubby the opportunity to finish the road trip solo to visit/hike other places on his bucket list. (Actually, I had not visited… Continue reading Bittersweet Treasures
Crowd Connections
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
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
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