Tag Archives: blessing

‘…But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.’ Matthew 6:20 (NIV) A lifelong friend of mine recently posted an experience she had on Facebook.  It so touched my heart that I asked permission to ...

“Whose problem is it?”  That one line from a parenting education course remains a powerful tool in my life–even though our children are now grown.  The necessity of discerning problem ownership permeates all of life.  God demands accountability from each of us, for all of us. We saw it first ...

The homeless. Children in the hospital. Nursing home residents who have little or no family. At this time of year, our thoughts are more aware of those less fortunate than ourselves. What can we do to help? One of the most important acts of kindness you can ever do for ...

‘…I gladly give my tithe to God because I want to let Him know that He is first in my life.  And because we give our first to the Lord, He blesses us, protects us, and provides for us.’ — Robert Morris,  ‘Unlocking the Rewards of Generous Living’ (Chosen Books ...

‘You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.  You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.’  Exodus 20:18 (NIV) Since I saw the very first one in my hometown in Ohio, in around 1988, I have ...