Tag: faith

What’s the use of praying

Ever found yourself in a place where you feel angry, annoyed, frustrated, downhearted, and feel a little bitter towards God? Well I have, and I’m sure that several other Christians have also felt this way too. It’s not abnormal to express emotions of annoyance over why God let a specific circumstance, pan out the way… Continue reading What’s the use of praying

Redwoods and Faith

(Photo: Unsplash) For my husband’s birthday, we checked off an item on our bucket list instead of presents. He wanted to visit the Redwood Forest of Northern California. so, we traveled to Humboldt County to drive along the Avenue of the Giants. This famed road through the redwoods is one of the finest forest drives in… Continue reading Redwoods and Faith

Where is the Light? – Pathways to Organization

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This is the time of year when we turn our thoughts to peace, joy and goodwill. But when I read the headlines or see the news on TV, I become very cynical, sad, angry and even fearful. “How could people treat other people like that,” I ask myself. “What happened to the Golden Rule where… Continue reading Where is the Light? – Pathways to Organization

Switching Your Faith On — iWork4Him

When I was 18 years old, I memorized Matthew 5:14-16. Jesus’ metaphor here makes a lot of sense – and it really applies to our work. I’ve got a good friend who runs the ministry WorkLife.org. One of the things he talks about in his ministry is how believers “switch off” their faith when they go to… Continue reading Switching Your Faith On — iWork4Him

Examining Salt and Light in the Bible and How to be Salt and Light of the World

During a sermon or reading your Bible, have you ever wondered what the meaning of salt and light is? Or pondered salt and light in scripture? Perhaps, you’ve wondered how you can be the salt and light of the world. When it came to teaching people about God’s Word, commands, and how to live, Jesus had… Continue reading Examining Salt and Light in the Bible and How to be Salt and Light of the World

9 Worthwhile Lessons We Can Learn from Leah in the Bible

Oh, Leah in the Bible! The Bible is a treasure trove of stories and events from every spectrum. We get to meet great leaders like David or evil kings such as Solomon in this book that has it all: humor mixed with sadness too! The women throughout these pages are just as diversified – some strong ones… Continue reading 9 Worthwhile Lessons We Can Learn from Leah in the Bible

Whatever It Takes

Christianity In one of my favorite stories in the Bible, four men carried a paralytic to Jesus. When He entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that He was at home. So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and He was speaking the word… Continue reading Whatever It Takes

Turning Mountains into Molehills – Seasons of Trees

A tree holds immense beauty in all its seasons of life. Flowering blossoms in bright hues adorn a tree in springtime. Lush green leaves on the tree reach out for the sun of summer while casting their cooling shade across the fields. Brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaves glow like embers with the shortening days… Continue reading Turning Mountains into Molehills – Seasons of Trees

The Inspiring Hannah in the Bible and 5 Important Lessons We Can Learn from Her

Are you familiar with Hannah in the Bible? While she may not have an entire book written about her story, such as Ruth or Esther, in fact, her story is found only in Samuel 1, but her story is not insignificant. Hannah’s story includes infertility, bullying, prayer and answered prayer, and even prophecy. Hannah in the Bible, the… Continue reading The Inspiring Hannah in the Bible and 5 Important Lessons We Can Learn from Her