Tag: Bible
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The Gift of Curiosity
“Be curious, not judgmental.” Walt Whitman It was the day before my birthday this past Saturday, and I decided to treat myself. One of the things I chose to do was go to Bath and Body Works. I took my time and walked around the entire store, smelling each of the scents. Then, I stumbled…
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The Gift of a Fruitful Life
Your fruits are a part of your identity in Christ. Are you familiar with the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree in the Gospel of Mark? The tree had nothing but leaves and bore no fruit. This passage in the Bible is there to teach the importance of fruit in the believer’s life. You…
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The Gift of God’s Voice
I love this photo and vividly remember the exact day I took it. It was spring, and I decided to go for a walk even though I was tired and didn’t feel much like it. It was one of those days I yearned to be in the presence of God even more so than usual.…
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The Gift of Believing the Best in Others: She is Clothed in Faith
My timer went off, and it was time to go get my clothes out of the dryer. Seconds after walking into the laundromat, my demeanor quickly changed as I realized my clothes were gone! I muttered to myself, half bitter and half indifferent, “Guess someone needed them more than I did.” then turned to exit…
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The Gift of Discernment: The New Age and Original Sin
The New Age Movement is a mirror image of mankind’s original sin. This is a controversial topic I’m very passionate about and want to bring light to. What was the very first sin man committed? “Disobeying God” you might answer. Let’s dig a little deeper. What was it the serpent used as bait to get…
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The Gift of Your Purpose
I had a dream. I was walking down the street in a familiar neighborhood with a bouquet of flowers in my hand. As I looked at this bouquet of flowers, I thought to myself, “These flowers are so beautiful, and I know just what to do with them. I’ll take them home, let them dry…