Whether we are experiencing a major trial, a “blah” day for no apparent reason, or anything in between, we are people who need comfort and encouragement. And if we are in need of encouragement, it is very likely that the people around us are too. Paul prayed such a prayer for the encouragement of the… Read More »
Some friends and I were discussing the idea of provoking one another to love and good works within the local church. We all have opinions, suggestions, and advice, but are they all necessary to be given? Is there a point in which it becomes my Christian duty to advise strongly? Where do we draw the… Read More »
“There’s my prayer partner,” said an older lady at church to me. “I pray for you every day.” These words of faithful prayer on my behalf were so encouraging to me as you can imagine. What I was really suddenly struck with as I thought on her words, though, was the spiritual accountability for my… Read More »
{Updated to add: This post and many of the previous posts were part of an online Bible study over the book of Hebrews that I hosted in the past on my previous blog. I am reposting here to make the resource available to anyone interested.} This is it! We’ve reached the last chapter in Hebrews.… Read More »
{Updated to add: This post and many of the following posts were part of an online Bible study over the book of Hebrews that I hosted in the past on my previous blog. I am reposting here to make the resource available to anyone interested.} Chapter 10 is another long chapter, but it is going… Read More »
In December, our family was exposed to Covid, and all six of us (ages 4-38) experienced the illness to one degree or another. My husband recently wrote a post about what he learned through this difficult experience, and now I’m going to share what I learned. Before I continue, let me say that I know… Read More »