I already had another topic in mind for this week's blog when I came upon this verse while doing some Bible study. I wasn't even thinking about my blog and I had many verses to look up for my study, but for some reason (God!)...
Our current reality is a scary and stressful place. I understand how easy it is to get caught up in so much stress and anxiety that you want to lash out at anything that you don’t like. What scares me the most, personally, is knowing...
Since March 9, over 50 Executive Orders have been issued in the state of RI in regards to COVID-19. In comparison, in the three years prior, about 10 Executive Orders were issued in the state each year. Anyone who has kept up with the Executive...
Did you know Jesus referred to the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven 162 times in the New Testament? While the Kingdom of God will not appear in its fullness until the second coming of Christ, God expects us to be the “firstfruits”...
Burnt out. Emotionally fatigued. Spiritually drained. Feeling a bit lost. Hopeless. I didn’t want to write this. I considered giving up. Who am I to share anything encouraging when I’m not feeling too encouraged myself? Up against the clock, close to letting the deadline slip past -...
It has been a tumultuous year so far. Impeachment & political tensions COVID-19 & quarantine Massive layoffs & economy concerns Distance learning & uncertainty about the fall Injustice & protests As I write this, my blog won't be published for another week or so. I always wonder what will be...
The entire country seems to be in outrage right now- either in support of protests/riots or in anger about destruction of property and looting and/or racial bias against people of color. People are being divided and friendships and families are being torn apart. I hear a...
Before you start reading, think of a celebrity you look up to. This could be a sports celebrity, an entertainment celebrity, or someone else you can think of. Got a name? OK, read on...
I recently had the pleasure and privilege of facilitating the CCF Spring Women’s Bible study with Linda Wilson. For nine weeks, with Jen Wilkin as our guide, we studied the book of 1 Peter, A Living Hope in Christ. Our group met initially at the...
Does difficulty deter you? Have you given up because your pursuit seemed too difficult? Lacking immediate results, do you become deterred? Consider for a moment that every struggle is temporary - even if it’s long term - but the fruits of your labor may be everlasting. Sometimes...