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
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Sounds of Purest Praise
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! One of the wishes on my bucket list is to witness hearing the sound of an animal “singing.” On our recent trip to Wyoming, that wish came true. What is the big deal? Well, to me, it is a way of hearing animals worship. Or maybe I’m just weird. Why?… Continue reading Sounds of Purest Praise
Mountain Top Fellowship
The places mentioned in the Bible are intriguing, especially when a place is repeated. Let’s recall what happened on these familiar mountains. The name Mount Moriah may not be that familiar but you may recognize what happened there. Mount Moriah is where Abraham went to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. However, the promised son was… Continue reading Mountain Top Fellowship
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
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
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
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
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
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
That’s in the Book?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Drama. Intrigue. Betrayal. Romance. Friendship. Laughter. Mystery. Passion. Joy. Yes, it’s all there in the Bible. This Holy Book is filled with relatable characters, heartfelt stories, and beloved songs, which bring delight and challenge to its readers. This is God’s story. His story. He is the Master Storyteller communicating in… Continue reading That’s in the Book?
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