Freedom in Christ

This week we are celebrating the 4th of July also known as Independence Day in the United States of America. This is a day we remember and celebrate our freedom as a country, our independence. We celebrate with our family and friends enjoying barbeques, bonfires and fireworks. But what does Independence actually mean? And what …

Naomi

When asked, who are the most influential women in the Bible? Naomi usually isn’t mentioned or even thought of. However, today I would like to go to the book of Ruth and take a look at Naomi with a positive perspective that although she had flaws, she in fact was an influential woman. In the …

A letter to Moms

Mother’s Day is coming up soon which means moms throughout the country will be receiving flowers and cards. Los Angeles Times posted an article in 2019 stating, “Mother’s Day overall is the third-largest holiday for the greeting-card industry, behind Christmas and Valentine’s Day, with 133 million sold for Mother’s Day.” That is a lot of …

Separated After Birth

Popular trends govern, or at least influence parenting styles. You have probably heard of what is referred to as “helicopter parents”; where parents constantly are hovering over their children monitoring their every move ready to smooth the tiniest hair that dares to move out of place. My husband and I were parents of a one-year-old …

To Worship Him

“But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.” John 4:23 Have you ever heard a child sing a familiar song, but they weren’t singing the correct lyrics? They mindlessly sing a tune that they have heard …