Encouragement and inspiration for tough times.
A teachable heart is a heart that continues to learn. Growing in Christ and as a Christian requires that we continue to learn. Our learning should be about God and what He is calling us to do. We should also be learning about ourselves. Our goal in the Christian life should be sanctification which requires learning and changing to be more like Christ. “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me…
Summer break is short here in England. It seems like school just ended and now we are getting ready to go back to school. Actually, we did have a six-week break. Back to school seems to come whether you are ready or not. As you think about back to school, ask yourself the question, Is Your Heart Ready for Back to School? You make sure the school supplies are ready. The new lunch box was purchased. There are various snacks…
Today is the last day of school for this year. My daughter is excited. The end of the school year and a non-uniform day as well. As I thought about today, I reflected where we were a year ago. We had no idea where Miss K would go to school in September. Her special needs were making things a bit complicated. Add to that the school system is something I have not experienced as a parent or even as a…
For 364 days a year my daughter waits with great anticipation. Waiting for that one day. That day when it is her birthday. In January she will say, “it is almost my birthday.” The natural comment to her is, “is your birthday next week?” To which I respond, “No, it is in July but to her, it is almost her birthday.” So for 364 days, we wait with anticipation for the one day that we celebrate. There are reasons to…
Do you ever feel like it is just a lot of work to be a Christian? You know all the things you should be doing. Is it really necessary to do all those things? Maybe even wondering if it is worth all the effort. Here is how to be a shallow Christian. 8 Things a shallow Christian does: Here are 8 easy things that a shallow Christian does. These will not take much effort or work on your part. Purchase…