religion

  • And for My Children, Happiness

    “Happy is a person who finds wisdomand who acquires understanding,for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.She is more precious than jewels;nothing you desire compares with her.Long life is in her right hand;in her left,… Continue reading

  • Our Body Is a Temple

    “You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 When the world looks at Christians, they should see a people who are so devoted to their King that… Continue reading

  • Pared to Bear Fruit

    “…and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit… My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples.” John 15:2b, 8 We gather from far-off places… Continue reading

  • Book Review: Introverted Mom

    Author: Jamie C. Martin My rating: 5 stars By the end of the first chapter, I was in tears. While I have been aware of my introversion for my entire adult life, never before have I had it so well… Continue reading

  • The Poor in Spirit Are Blessed

    The poor in spirit are blessed, For the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 I hope this post finds the ones who need it.  I have found it difficult lately to put words to how I am feeling. My… Continue reading

  • Prayer no. 1

    How joyful is the one Whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered! How joyful is the man The LORD does not charge with sin And in whose spirit is no deceit! … For day and night Your hand was… Continue reading

  • At the Name of Jesus

    What is the danger of a president who publicly silences the claim of a citizen that “Jesus is Lord”? For starters — and this may be too obvious to be worth mentioning — the entire impetus for freedom of speech… Continue reading

  • Little Cracks

    If you do what is right, won’t you be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it. Gen. 4:7 I have… Continue reading

  • Corners

    I hide around the cornersto counteract the sound,that final missing clickthat signals I am naught.Corners that will not catchme in the throatlike coming to the grave middle piece Empty-handed. They’re all but made of peace,being already solved, sit cornered.I hide… Continue reading

  • Sweeter Than Honey

    How sweet your word is to my taste — sweeter than honey in my mouth!Psalm 119:103 In the 90’s, Dr. Linda Bartoshuk identified that some individuals, deemed “supertasters,” have a heightened sensitivity to certain tastes, including sweetness, which they experience… Continue reading