Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! As we come across roads in Scripture, we discover the people that traveled them were specifically placed there for an important purpose. Let’s consider a few. The road is called the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Suffering. It is the traditional road that Jesus walked on His way to Golgotha.… Continue reading Roads of Faith
Category: Boldness
The rewards of obedience
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
A Sign of Hope
The Wolf Man. A man bitten by a wolf. Now, when there is a full moon, the man turns into a wolf. His curse? Here is a man dreading the brightness of the full moon. The sight does something that transforms him into a monstrous beast. When he awakens in the morning, he does not… Continue reading A Sign of Hope
Removing the Bandages
When I was a child, my sister and I would stay up with my father watching the classic movies. Not just any black and white vintage movies. The scary movies from the 1930s-1950s. To me, no one is a better Dracula than Bela Lugosi. Only Boris Karloff perfectly portrays the Mummy and Frankenstein. And the… Continue reading Removing the Bandages
Victory Gates
There are gates all over the world with special meaning. Each is carefully designed and built for a significant purpose. And they are reminders of important events for the people. We find gates denoting entrance to a city. We discover gates entering a holy place. We seek gates declaring one’s victory. Today, we focus on… Continue reading Victory Gates
Who Do You Trust?
When it comes to entertainment, the world has an incorrect view of cherubim. They are not the cute, chubby baby Cupids. They are actually mighty warriors and guardians. Gatekeepers have an important role as guardians of the gate. To get to the other side, you have to go through the gatekeeper. Who would you consider… Continue reading Who Do You Trust?
Entering His Gates
Happy anniversary to Connections2Excellence! Thank you for joining as we celebrate two years. I am so grateful for your support and encouragement! This year I chose the theme of gates; and, for the next few weeks, I plan to highlight a feature of gates and connect them to faith on Faith Connection Fridays. Image:… Continue reading Entering His Gates
Top Ten
My husband and son occasionally play a game called “Top Ten.” Top Ten books, songs, movies, NFL players, restaurants, best places to hike, best road trips. And let’s not forget the Top Ten songs by Jeremy Camp (my son’s absolute favorite hero). Even though I don't have the creativity to make such a game exciting,… Continue reading Top Ten
Creative Connections
Lockdown. Hiding. Alone. Afraid. Isolated. Fear. Quiet. Rest. Alone. Solitude. Peace. Focus. These words may describe you. Some certainly describe me. We most likely experience each one at some point in our lives. During our current time of isolation, many welcome the less stressful environments, and many are afraid of being alone for an extended… Continue reading Creative Connections
Thank You
During our current global crisis, we see those who are normally in the background now brought to the forefront. The providers in healthcare, emergency services, food services, retail, education, transportation, and clergy. In everyday life, they are content with staying behind the scenes. Now their responsibilities and the critical services they provide are clearly visible.… Continue reading Thank You
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