The Fruit of the Spirit – Love
This blog marks the beginning of a series on the fruit of the Spirit. What better way to start off than by discussing love – after all, 1 Corinthians 13:3 tells us, “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and
April Scripture Reading Plan
April Scripture Reading Plan: Fruit of the Spirit Today marks the kickoff of our April Scripture Reading Plan, a series of blogs talking about the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Below,
The Benefits of Memorizing Scripture
In the times of Jesus, Jewish boys were expected to memorize the entire Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). To this day, Jewish children are still taught to memorize it by age 12, and many learn the entire Old
If the Tomb is Empty…
Empty Tomb If the tomb is empty, then anything is possible. If the tomb is really empty, then nothing is too difficult for God. This means that… Hard hearts can be softened. Forgiveness can be given and received. Hurts can
Calming the Storm
How many times have you prayed for God to calm the raging storm around you? Maybe your marriage was imploding. Perhaps you lost a pregnancy. You could be facing a medical scare, a dying loved one, financial trouble, or job
Perseverance
If there is one word that we should be living by in late January 2022 (The 97th week of “two weeks to slow the spread”), it’s perseverance. According to Merriam-Webster, perseverance is “the quality that allows someone to continue trying
Begin Again
As we near the end of another year, it is natural to spend some time in reflection over the past 12 months. Are you happy with the way you spent your time? Did you accomplish all the goals you set
The Art of Forgiveness
For many of us, the act of forgiveness does not come easily. And asking for forgiveness sometimes comes even harder. Why is forgiveness so difficult? Because of pride. We’re either too prideful to ask for forgiveness, as that would require
Protect Your Mind
Not too long ago, I volunteered to lead a high school small group at my church. Let me just say I wasn’t too sure about it, but these kids have proven to be hilarious and fun. And they seem to
Love One Another
Today's politically charged and fear-drenched climate has brought out the worst in people. I don't think I am telling anyone anything they don't know when I say that. It has become a "we vs. them" atmosphere where any difference
What it Means to Love your Friends
If you’ve ever been to a Christian wedding in America, it’s highly probable that you’ve heard the famous Bible verses on love. 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (CEB) says, “Love is patient, love is kind, it isn’t jealous, it doesn’t brag, it
The Power of Words
Words Have Power All throughout scripture, emphasis is put on words. The entire universe was created when God simply spoke. While our words can’t create entire universes, they do carry a lot of power. Proverbs 18:21 tells us, “Death and
What Does a Book Editor Do?
Why do I need a book editor? With the myriad of resources available to new authors, it’s easy to think that you don’t need a book editor. But that is a rookie mistake, and I’ll tell you why. Book editors,
The Importance of Reading
Why is reading important? We've all heard that we can gain wisdom from the mistakes of others. But I would venture to say that a wise person can also learn from the adventures of others. We can find many
2020 – A Year in Review
Pandemic Uncertainty Are we really in the last week of 2020? It seems strange to think that on Friday, we cross over to a new year. Truthfully, I do not really know what to make of 2020. The Pandemic brought
Two Fears You Need to Work On
Two Fears You Need to Work on to be a Successful Author To be a successful author, there are two fears you need to conquer. Before I jump into what those fears are, let me talk about success. If you
So, You Want to Write a Book!
So, You Want to Write a Book As a recently published author, I know what it feels like to have the desire to write a book but not know where to start. I envisioned writing a book for years but couldn't seem to
