"Set your mind on things above...." How can we do that day to day? What impact will doing so have on our lives? I don't know about you, but this week, my mind is full of things. All the things. My kids at school. My friends in Kenya. Happy circumstances. Sad ones. Things I don't know how to handle; others I don't want to. My mind races, ...
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Bible Promises to Take With You Back to School
It's time to go back to school! This time of year is a time of transition and can be nerve-wracking. Here are some Bible promises to help you (and your kids) face it! This week, schools are starting. My social feeds have blown up with photos of kids with backpacks, and my stomach gets knotted up each time I see one. Because for the first time, my kids ...
5 Blog Posts to Encourage You to Choose Joy
Joy. It's an earmark of the Christian life, or at least it's supposed to be. Being joyful isn't always easy though. Read on to find encouragement to help you "rejoice in the Lord always." Some of the most recognizable words from the book of Philippians are "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, 'Rejoice!'" (Philippians 4:4) They were written by a man in ...
The Truth About Humility – Can You Be Humble and Confident at the Same Time?
We live in a world where people are in love with their selfies. True humility is hard to find. What is it? Where can we find it? Read on to find some wisdom from the words of Philippians 2. I don't know about you, but when I think of words that describe the Apostle Paul, "humble" isn't one of the first that comes to mind. When I think of him, I don't usually think ...