When I was a child, I remember hearing “Not in this family we don’t”. What my parents meant by that was, it didn’t matter what everyone else was doing. There was a certain level of behavior expected from us. There were certain things we were not going to do/say, etc. You know that verse in …
What kind of house is yours?
How would visitors characterize your house? Would they say it is a house of neatness? A house of order? Or would they leave feeling stressed, and glad to get home to their own place of rest? No matter how people would describe my home in the physical sense, I have found one description from the …
Home Sweet Home
Home-it’s where I am the most comfortable. It is this place I am who I am. It is the place I feel the safest. It is the place that I long to be when all is said and done. It is my place of unconditional love-my family. I grew up in a very troubled home …
Stop your worrying!
3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. …
A bed, a table, a stool, and a candlestick
Hospitality, Part 1 Today I want to take a look at two women in the Bible who are an example to me in a certain area of my life: The area of hospitality. The first woman is found in 2 Kings chapter 4: And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where …
Build well!
Whether you are just starting to build your family, or you are an empty nester, this is for you! A quick reminder that there are three Biblical principles to be certain of when considering your home. Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is …
Pause and Ponder
Whether it’s online, in person, or in a text message conversation, it always pays off in the end if you pause and ponder before replying! There is some advice and instruction given to us in scripture about this very thing.
Little arrows and olive trees
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Psalm 127:4 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Psalm 128:3 The Bible is full of symbolism and illustrations. I love to research …
How do I avoid having “those children”?
Do you have any of “those children” in your Church? You know, the ones who you almost dread sitting next to at fellowships. The ones who cut in the buffet line in front of the old ladies, interrupt adults in conversation, and just plain run amuck, tearing down decorations as they go? Unfortunately, a whole …
How do I manage my time better?
Remember – Martha was cumbered about with many things…but Mary chose to do what was most important, and Jesus said she was wise in so doing.