Be kind and compassionate to one another. (Ephesians 4:32 NIV) There's a quote I've seen come up a lot that I appreciate. It says, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” My psychology professor once said that it's easy to give ourselves the benefit of the doubt, butContinue reading "A Mile in My Shoes"
We’re in This Together
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1 NIV) There's a saying that came to define our common situation during the pandemic: "We're in this together." It's human nature to find comfort in unity. Knowing that we're not alone does make us feel a little better. But there's also powerContinue reading "We’re in This Together"
Your Present Situation is Not Your Final Destination
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26 NIV) At first, Asaph, the writer of the Psalm, had "envied the arrogant when [he] saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from commonContinue reading "Your Present Situation is Not Your Final Destination"
God is With Us
Suddenly a windstorm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink. Jesus was in the back of the boat with his head on a pillow, and he was asleep. (Mark 4:37-38 CEV) One of the keys to living a life of victory is believing and knowing that GodContinue reading "God is With Us"
Be the Change
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. (Genesis 1:31 NIV) It's been often noted that every time God finished creating something, He saw that it was "good," but after creating everything, including people, He saw that "it was very good." It sounds to me like God took pride in HisContinue reading "Be the Change"
Love for All
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35 NIV) I admired many things about my grandmother, especially her ability to love everyone. When close friends, who had never met her, came to pay their respects after her funeral and saw the slideshow of her beautiful life,Continue reading "Love for All"
For the Love of Marriage
By Janina Jolag A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV) My heart began to beat faster as I realized what was happening. A beautiful ring sat in a brown box, as my soon-to-be husband asked me to become his wife. I couldn’t stop smiling. He took out the ring, and withContinue reading "For the Love of Marriage"
A Mother’s Unconditional Love
By Janina Jolag Her children arise and call her blessed.(Proverbs 31:28 NIV) As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I begin to think of the word love and what it truly means to me. Then in that same instant, my warrior twin boys come to mind and I begin to think. The love ofContinue reading "A Mother’s Unconditional Love"
The Price of Love
There's a price to be paid for love and in First Corinthians 13:4-8 (MSG), we see just how much it costs us to love: Love never gives up.Love cares more for others than for self.Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.Love doesn’t strut,Doesn’t have a swelled head,Doesn’t force itself on others,Isn’t always “me first,”Doesn’t flyContinue reading "The Price of Love"
The Power of Love
I love You, O LORD, my strength. (Psalm 18:1 MEV) After watching God come through for him during a hard time in his life, the Psalmist begins his song with the only words one could find to say to such a great Deliverer, "I love You, O LORD, my strength." And let me tell you,Continue reading "The Power of Love"
Rising with the Son 