Sometimes we need to share. We may have produce, praise, profit, property, power, or prestige to share. We can’t always take the credit or hoard benefits all to ourselves, especially when others help, contribute, or are in need. God’s Word says we reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7). However, It also says that sometimes we’ll do the sowing while others reap the fruit of our efforts and investments. ...
Continue ReadingBeing Open to Wise Counsel
Family, friends and guests are creative and interesting individuals who can be very informative too. When we invite people we know or from different walks of life into our spaces, there’s a lot to glean from their experiences and expertise. If we’re willing to open our minds and hearts to what they have to share, we can learn tons of new stuff. There can be a tendency to invite people in just to ...
Continue ReadingWorking Around Remodeling
Remodeling is fun in the planning stages when we’re dreaming about fixing up a space. It sparks expectations, excitement and energy. Then, the remodeling process begins and chaos ignites! On top of our regular everyday work, a new things-to-do list is added. Stuff that is in the way has to be packed up and other things have to be removed, repaired or replaced. As dust, materials, and noise fill ...
Continue ReadingAdding Brotherly Kindness to Our Faith
Kindness is generally easy to show to others in general. On the other hand, it can take more effort to show it to people we know well—like our biological and spiritual siblings. However, brotherly kindness is another characteristic that God instructed us to diligently add to our faith. It may seem impossible to show this type of kindness, but God wouldn’t ask us to do it if it couldn’t be done. ...
Continue ReadingMaking Creative Connections
Expressing creativity is a really enjoyable pastime. That is…when you have time to pass. However, time to create is often limited since most everyone is busy with everyday business. I think, if breathing didn’t come naturally, we probably wouldn’t find time to schedule it in. Can you image? (Join me in stopping for a deep breath while thanking God for taking that task off our plates. Wink.) It’s ...
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