Why are you only doing your devotional time now?!” Making no effort to hide their exasperation, a child voiced their frustrations aloud. Things were moving along with each person progressing at their own pace. Yet, that wasn’t enough, in their opinion. Unbothered, their peer offered a wise, quiet response. “No matter how busy you are, there’s always time for God.” Do we make time …
She was on the ecstatic end of overwhelm. After years of praying with expectant hope, she was seeing God’s answers. Family? Blessed!Career? Advancing!Finances? Provided! And a surplus too!Personal? Answered!! With refreshed inner joy, it looked like she was gliding on air to an angelic tune in her mind. Things were finally good. Then she said: “Wow God!! I almost want to tell God that’s …
Butterflies are so stunning we forget they’re insects that are renewed. Humbly, they first begin as caterpillars. Crawling from leaf to leaf, they eat for growth and survival. From a human perspective, this stage is a tricky one to appreciate. Their design, their movements, finding caterpillars tucked into the tiniest nooks and crannies may cause our minds to think something …
November 25, 2022 Start your new year with materials for both personal and family worship. Below are the titles of the devotional books for 2023. These are offered at a discount and shipping is free when you order through the Church. (Taxes are included.) Choose which book(s) to order and submit payment to the Church Office by email or phone (204 334 …
Whispering a prayer, the search began for two of a required item. Thankfully, though the stock was small, the display was full. One at a time, I look at each item. The right color was available, but the pattern or style would be wrong. Glimpsing what I needed, I grabbed them. In case there were no better options, they would be the …
Goal setting has evolved. Sitting, brainstorming, and dreaming is the first part. Now included is looking for what someone else has already done that we can add our own twist to. Excitedly, we declare “hashtag goals!” Fascinated by a makeover or transformation? #GoalsMesmerized by a romance? #GoalsInspired by successful story? #GoalsMouth-watering culinary creations? #Goals This goal setting trend applies within a faith …
The cost of Christianity is often overlooked. It’s more valuable than any price tag could ever capture. Yes, God asks for a tithe and encourages the cheerful giving of freewill offerings. Our spirituality will be exponentially enhanced when we choose to trust Him with our treasure. But His love is not dependent on our level of financial giving. There is an …
It was an eight-week internship, meant to be temporary. The assigned email address was under someone else’s name. The drab cubicle was tolerable because it was borrowed for a quick season. Near the end of the internship, I was officially hired. A short time after, the company announced their plans to move into a newly constructed facility. The less I settle in, …
While on vacation, we drove aimlessly through an unfamiliar city. Recognizing the name of an organization, we turned into its parking lot, wondering if we would know any of the employees. Glancing at the employee listing in the lobby, we noticed that a friend was in the office that day. Graciously, the assistant called to announce her unexpected guests. As our friend …
Unknowingly, the alarm clock was disconnected the night before their international vacation, causing the time to reset incorrectly. Unaware, the family overslept, waking after incessant ringing and banging at their door in the morning. Scrambling, each one began doing whatever was necessary to leave the house. Soon they rushed off to the airport and were frantically running to their gate. Once settled on …