Studying the Bible is not like studying for a test. When you study for a test, you are memorizing facts and data. when you study the Bible you are looking to know God deeper. The Gospels give a close look at Christ’s ministry on earth. The Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Studying the Bible is more than just reading your Bible. Studying is getting in deep and looking at words, meaning, themes, application. Make studying the Bible part…
Down Syndrome is only an extra chromosome. But when I think about all that happens as a result of just a bit extra, I am amazed at our bodies but more amazed at how God created us. So one extra chromosome is all that is needed. Down Syndrome is a third copy of the 21st chromosome. It is only an extra chromosome but impacts so much. 21 March is Down Syndrome awareness day. It is the 21st day of the…
Have you ever asked yourself that question? I have asked it at various times. Why does my child have special needs? Often it is me feeling sorry for myself and looking for answers but in that God comes and shows me who he is and what he is doing. Some special needs are a result of an accident. Mephibosheth was just five years old when he fell and became lame. That accident changed his life. Yet it is a result…
February can be a difficult month as the weather can still be wintery combined with a short month. I find that when it is cold and dark, I have to work hard to be motivated. Some days I just need to do something for 15 minutes. I did continue to connect and grow in February. At the end of each month, I plan some time to just sit and review the month. This is a time to review what was planned,…
Have you ever had a random stranger pay for your meal or buy your coffee? Have you ever done that for someone? I don’t think I have ever had someone purchase my meal or coffee. I am not sure that I have ever done that for someone else. That is a form of giving. Let’s think about giving. Do you know how to give from your heart? Why Do We Need to Give? We are commanded to give. In the…