FOMO, it’s a thing. In fact, Psych Central recognizes it as a valid mental disorder requiring therapy. While predominately connected to social media addiction, it seems its tentacles reach into other areas such as social gatherings, events, even the latest gossip or news. The constant question, “What Are You Missing?” drives most people to literal distraction. In all of… Continue reading What Are You Missing?
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Draw Near To God In 4 Simple Ways: Feel His Presence And Blessings Each Day
God the creator of heaven and earth is loving and caring. He has greater plans for his Children. But before anyone could receive blessings or favor, that person must draw near to God. Draw Near To God, Feel His Presence And Blessings In this post, I want you to understand why you should draw near… Continue reading Draw Near To God In 4 Simple Ways: Feel His Presence And Blessings Each Day
Introducing Jesus: “I am the true vine”
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me,… Continue reading Introducing Jesus: “I am the true vine”
Meet the Holy Spirit – Enjoying the Journey
How well do you know the Holy Spirit? Many live their entire Christian life with the Spirit of God within, and yet fail to understand how He works in and through the believer. A true and growing knowledge of God includes knowledge of all three members of the Godhead – the Father, the Son, and… Continue reading Meet the Holy Spirit – Enjoying the Journey
Physical Rest and Better Rest
From rise-and-grind narratives on social media to “hustle culture” and everything in between, rest has gotten a bad rap in our ever-moving society. Delving into the pages of Scripture reveals a different perspective—one that champions rest as a good gift given by God Himself. In the opening chapters of Genesis, we witness God the Creator… Continue reading Physical Rest and Better Rest
5 Ways God Serves As Your Refuge – Spark of His Glory
5 Ways God Serves As Your Refuge. Amid life’s challenges and uncertainties, when our world seems to spin out of control, our hearts crave a safe haven—a place where fear is replaced by faith and uncertainty finds its answer in unwavering hope. In those moments, God emerges as our refuge, a solid rock on which… Continue reading 5 Ways God Serves As Your Refuge – Spark of His Glory
God Is Surrounding What’s Surrounding You
My brother was thirteen years old when a band of bullies on bikes encircled him like buzzards taunting their prey. He was outmanned and outnumbered. I thought it was the end. But then my dad pulled up in his Pontiac. He didn’t even get out of the car, but simply rolled down the window and… Continue reading God Is Surrounding What’s Surrounding You
Stressed but Blessed
The month of March was a very stressful month for us!About 9 months ago, my husband brought a little shop in the middle of town to renovate and make into an outreach for the community. He has been working on it ever since. But the end of March was when we needed to pay most… Continue reading Stressed but Blessed
Can we eat the meat and spit out the bones?
By Elizabeth Prata The Bible says “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2). Only the pure word of God transforms the mind. Strive to… Continue reading Can we eat the meat and spit out the bones?
God Showed Up – Lauren Sparks
It’s dramatic. It’s joyful. It makes for a good story. It’s usually preceded by the telling of some harrowing or gut-wrenching situation in someone’s life. And then “God shows up”. Help arrives. A prayer is answered. The problem is solved. The story-teller’s faith is renewed and all is love and light in the world. But… Continue reading God Showed Up – Lauren Sparks