“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 ...
Continue ReadingKeeping Cool in the Heat
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime, and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. “Genesis 8:22 Gurls, have you noticed? It’s getting hot! We’re now experiencing ninety degree plus temps with stifling humidity hovering heavily in the air. Summer has officially landed and I’m perspiring just posting about it! How about at your home? Are you melting ...
Continue ReadingPutting on a Friendly Face
“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 Friendly faces show hospitality. All we have to do is smile. Smiles show kindness and warmth that welcomes others into our spaces and conversations. We all have access to one and they’re portable. Sincere smiles can melt cold hearts or ...
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