Love above all else has been on my heart for the past few months. During this entire pandemic experience I have been asking, ‘Where is the love that we as Christians are supposed to have for others?’ It has been an eye-opening experience watching Christians backbite not only their brothers and sisters in the Lord but others whom we are supposed to love. God never said love only Christians, He said to love everyone. Check out the scripture for yourself: 1 Corinthians 13: If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others Read More
Category: Spiritual Growth
Independence Day: Freedom or Bondage
Independence Day (July 4th) has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. Here is some interesting trivia about Independence Day. Did you know? The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4 of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777. John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence, and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on Read More
Garden of God: Flourishing In His Care
I have been busy planting new plants in my garden. I love working in the garden because it reminds me of how much Jesus loves and cares for us. We are like plants in a beautiful garden that desires to be watered by the power of the Holy Spirit and fed with nutrients from the Word of God. We will grow strong in our faith and reach out our precious branches of love to others. God sees us as a flourishing garden filled with worship and praise. The Word tells us: Isaiah 61:11 – For as the earth brings forth Read More