Growing in Grace and Knowledge

Faith (noun) – Hebrews 11:1 – Confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

My daughter and I were having a conversation about the extraordinary beauty here on earth. The discussion started while we were driving one day. The sun was setting, and even my youngest exclaimed, “Wow!” at the brilliant colors of yellow, orange, pink, and streaks of purple painted across the horizon. I made a comment about… Read More Faith (noun) – Hebrews 11:1 – Confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

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Hero (noun) – A person of distinguished courage, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities.

What picture comes to mind when you think of a hero? Your favorite character from Marvel? (Dr. Banner fan here). Firemen, policemen, military personnel? Perhaps a stranger who stands between danger and an innocent victim? I agree with all of those characterizations, and would like to add another set of heroes to the list. For… Read More Hero (noun) – A person of distinguished courage, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities.

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Kindness (noun) – The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Jesus said: “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 About a month ago, I was having a rushed morning. I woke up early, made lunches, coffee, dished out breakfast, and drove my eldest off at her school. Everything was running right on schedule to meet my… Read More Kindness (noun) – The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

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Influence (noun) – the capacity to have an effect on the character or development of someone.

Have you ever been in a situation (planned or accidental) where you were in a well-lit room, and suddenly all of the light is taken away? So dark you can’t even see your hand waving in front of you? How did you feel? Did your hands instinctually reach out to the person next to you?… Read More Influence (noun) – the capacity to have an effect on the character or development of someone.

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Choices

Another article by my young writer: Hi, my name is Jade.  This article is about making good or bad choices in life.  In the book of Jonah, it talks about Jonah and the great fish.  He chose not to go to Ninevah because he heard some bad things about it.  Instead he found a ship… Read More Choices

Healthy, Happy Life

Move It! Challenge

Two weeks down!  Dessert free week and no (processed) snacks week are complete.  If you’ve never tried to completely abstain from junk food, I highly recommend it.  Even if for only 7 days.  You’ll learn a lot about yourself and the vast difference between processed (junk) and the foods God created to work within the intricately woven… Read More Move It! Challenge