Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! For the next several weeks until Easter, we are highlighting a character from the Easter story and connecting them to our life. Before Jesus was arrested, he was betrayed by two of His disciples, ones who had followed Him for three years listening to His teaching and watching the way… Continue reading Blessings of Forgiveness
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How Do You Worship?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! It is a joy having you today! For the next several weeks until Easter, we will identify a biblical character from the Easter story and connect them to our life’s pursuit of excellence. Two events leading to the Easter story involves Mary of Bethany. We witness one of the most… Continue reading How Do You Worship?
A Chosen Fast
As we approach this Easter season, many choose to observe Lent. This is a forty-day period in which one chooses to fast from a food or activity and replace it with reflecting on Jesus’ sacrifice for us. A season of fasting is deeply personal. Because it is so personal, Matthew 6:16 encourages those who fast… Continue reading A Chosen Fast
Love Songs
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Happy Valentines's Week! This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day—a day full of love. Flowers, chocolates, cards, romantic comedies, and maybe a few weddings. And weddings include love songs. Speaking of weddings, my son and his new bride danced to SafetySuit’s “Never Stop,” at their wedding reception. My husband insisted they… Continue reading Love Songs
The Impactful Moments
Take a moment and think about the people who positively impact you. Even those we knew long ago continue to impact us. Their wisdom, encouragement, and display of extending forgiveness give us strength and hope. Take a moment and think of people in Scripture who impact you. * Joseph’s brothers sold him and considered him… Continue reading The Impactful Moments
For Such A Time As This
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! May you receive encouragement today for such a time as this ... Isn’t it amazing to see how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things for Him? The slave girl who told her master, Naaman, to see the prophet, Elisha, to be healed. Rahab the harlot hid the spies,… Continue reading For Such A Time As This
Focused Faith
Before the invention of typewriters, computers, and copiers, people transcribed writings by hand. In biblical times, scribes were the individuals who carefully copied the Scriptures so people could have a copy. The scribes were so diligent that they counted the symbols of their language to ensure what they copied matched the original. They were not… Continue reading Focused Faith
What Are We Going to Do Today, Lord?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Do you look forward to each day with anticipation? What if we began each day with, “What are we going to do today, Lord?” What if we trained our mind to look for Him? His work. His beauty. His reflection. His blessing. His protection. His provision. His presence. A friend… Continue reading What Are We Going to Do Today, Lord?
Missed Time?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! How do you respond when someone is eager to spend time with you? Are you just as eager, or do you push them aside? Are you easily distracted with other tasks on your to-do list? Did you know that the Lord is eager to meet with you? When Jesus, the… Continue reading Missed Time?
Flourishing in the New Year
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Happy New Year 2020! My prayer for you is that this year is full of blessings. It is inevitable that change will come this year. As we evaluate 2019, we may choose to make resolutions for 2020 we hope will change our lives for the better. A passage of Scripture… Continue reading Flourishing in the New Year
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