“And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.” John 4:37 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 ...
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“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsel:” Proverbs 1:5 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 ...
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“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.” Psalm 90:17 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 ...
Continue ReadingAdding Brotherly Kindness to Our Faith
“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience, and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness…” II Peter 1:5-7a 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 ...
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“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” Philippians 2:4 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 ...
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