Have you ever wondered if you would’ve handled the first human temptation differently than Adam and Eve? They were in perfect fellowship with their Creator. He had given them everything wonderful their minds could conceive when along comes the crafty serpent with his tasty temptation. Suddenly, Eve’s focus shifted from…
There is something about expecting visitors that triggers a cleaning frenzy in my home. We work together to take care of every little detail, down to fluffing the pillows and lighting the candles. I love how my home looks when it’s ready for guests. But if you stopped by unannounced…
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the lights. Watching them dance and flicker against the canvas of night brings a smile to my face. They are a fitting representation of why we celebrate Christmas in the first place. When Jesus was born, the Light broke…
“Do you want the good news or the bad news first?” If someone asked you that, how would you answer? I would probably ask for the bad news first hoping the good news would soften the blow. That’s how Paul presented his message to the Christians in Rome. After making…
Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning. – Ecclesiastes 11:7 NLT Sometimes the book of Ecclesiastes makes King Solomon seem like a dreary pessimist. But he wasn’t. He was more of a realist who understood that in this broken world there would be heartache, discouragement, and…