This is part three of Destination RESToration. If you have not read the first two segments, I encourage you to do so before you move on to this section. Destination RESToration, DR Restored to Our Original Purpose Any good restoration project needs to have a plan, preparation, the right equipment and protective gear, and you must read… Continue reading Destination RESToration: Preparation for Restoration
Category: Devotionals
The One Thing You Need
When life kicks you in the gut, and the darkness of your hard path feels suffocating, though you long for the comfort of a loved one or friend, what is the one thing you need most? This isn’t a trick question, but the thing you need most is often the thing you lose first: HOPE. Sometimes… Continue reading The One Thing You Need
The List
I like lists. I like making lists. Grocery list, shopping list, packing list, prayer list, and even to-do list. I don’t like being on lists unless it’s Santa’s “Good” list, but I’m probably on his “Naughty” list. These days, I rely on lists, especially when grocery shopping. But I still tend to forget things and… Continue reading The List
Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister
As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly. –Proverbs 26:11, NIV Within the Christian community, so much pressure is placed upon faithful spouses to “reconcile” with their cheating partners. Sometimes lip service is given to the importance that the cheater has actually changed and will not cheat again. However, the general… Continue reading Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister
The Privileged Life: Unleash Your Creativity!
“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19) I love fall! We’re in peak leaf-changing season here in southern Appalachia, and the colors around us are eye-popping. Buttery-yellow tulip poplars, tomato-red maples, bright-orange serviceberry… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Unleash Your Creativity!
The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible – Pursuing Intimacy With God
The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible In our previous Bible study articles we learned the names of God and their meanings. Now we will look at the names of Jesus Christ. God wants to reveal Himself in real and personal ways to you. Which is much better than reading some facts or stories… Continue reading The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Seeking God, Not Likes: Breaking Free from the Approval Trap — Vaneetha Risner
I’ve been a pleaser for as long as I can remember. In elementary school, I couldn’t figure out what to pack for lunch until I saw what other people were bringing. In my first job, I kept wearing the clothes that people complimented me on, discarding the more comfortable ones that I preferred. Even now… Continue reading Seeking God, Not Likes: Breaking Free from the Approval Trap — Vaneetha Risner
Jewel Series #2: When gold becomes transparent
By Elizabeth Prata Recently I wrote about pearls, and today I’m writing about gold. Many precious and semi-precious gems mentioned in the Bible, and I’m interested in all of them! Next in my Jewels series I’ll write about rubies. But first, some science. I haven’t written a science essay in a while. Quantum dots are the new big… Continue reading Jewel Series #2: When gold becomes transparent
Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister
As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly. –Proverbs 26:11, NIV Within the Christian community, so much pressure is placed upon faithful spouses to “reconcile” with their cheating partners. Sometimes lip service is given to the importance that the cheater has actually changed and will not cheat again. However, the general… Continue reading Possible to repent? Sure. Likely? No. – Divorce Minister
Why Seeking a ‘Bold Pursuit’ is Nourishment to Our Souls
Author Daniel Maritz. Photo courtesy Thomas Nelson PublishingWelling deep within our souls is the innate desire to be known. Whether it is to be respected near or far in our chosen vocation, or to provide an indelible, lasting impact on our families, our lives can be winnowed down to a singular pursuit: seeking the heart… Continue reading Why Seeking a ‘Bold Pursuit’ is Nourishment to Our Souls