To truly consider loving like Christ, we must first look at… How Jesus Loved Now on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame I remember the nails through My hands And your name in My heart And how in their wordless way the nails explain The…
Happy New Year from Busy Being Blessed! 🙂 The first of every year is a time to start fresh, new and clean. But did you know that with God, every month, every day, every hour, every minute, every second is a time to start fresh, new and clean? Every moment is refreshed as a new…
As I have mentioned, Casting Crowns is my favorite group. They have a way with words. With making deep things simple. While You Were Sleeping has got to be my favorite non-traditional Christmas song. I first heard it at church a few years ago, when a friend sang it, and have loved it ever since….
The well-known song by Casting Crowns, Lifesong, has a lesser-known, more intimate counterpart, And Now My Lifesong Sings. Both are beautiful songs, but somehow, slower, softer songs usually mean more to me and settle more deeply into my heart. This song is a worshipful cry of the heart, singing to God for all He’s done….
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I’m going to be honest with you. I can’t tell you what to do. I can’t tell you you’re wrong to click the little x and not read this. There was a time that I closed my eyes to things I didn’t want to know. Kind of like a child with his hands over his…
…Or a Blessings Basket, Blessings Bowl, Blessings Bag or Blessings Bin. It really doesn’t matter what you call it, or how you decorate it. What matters is what you put inside it. 🙂 There are several different ways you can do this. How you decide to do it depends on your family and what you…
(First of all, let me apologize profusely for the quality of the photos. My phone has an awful camera, but it’s the only one we have right now.) Before we entered the Indiana Convention Center building for the LEGO® KidsFest, we didn’t know exactly what to expect, other than fun! When we entered the giant…
The Family Toolbox, by the National Center for Biblical Parenting, is a DVD/video-driven program that brings parents and teens together for constructive dialogue around significant issues of discipleship. Conversation is sparked by engaging video clips. Sixteen Life Success Principles are communicated through eight lessons that give parents and teens biblically-based, practical topics for discussion. The…
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I’ll Do Better Tomorrow, I Promise ~ Giveaway Read the words of this delightful book and tell me if you’ve ever had similar experiences: I’LL DO BETTER TOMORROW, I PROMISE Dear God, are you still awake? Have you got a minute or two? You’re pretty good at understanding, and I really need to talk to…
As a young believer studying God’s Word, I often found myself bypassing books, like James and 1 John, due to the fact that the text in those books appeared to conflict with what I had always been taught. When I would read epistles of the Apostle Paul and compared the language with James, for example,…
What does America need? Have you ever heard anyone say, “This country was founded on Judeo-Christian principles?” Well, perhaps that is part of the problem. Has anyone EVER been saved by basing their lives upon a set of Judeo-Christian principles? Consider Peter’s words at the Jerusalem Council: Now therefore why tempt ye God, putting a yoke upon…
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His Masterpiece (a work in progress) Jenn and I watched Ragamuffin the other day, a movie about the life of the late Christian singer, Rich Mullins. We had always been a big fans of Rich’s music but knew very little of his actual life, so the movie was a real eye opener. While we didn’t…
Number nine: Speak life Proverbs 18:21a Death and life are in the power of the tongue: I’m sure you’ve heard this popular song by Tobymac, or at least heard the phrase. This isn’t just about kindness. It’s about speaking things that are life-giving instead of death-bringing. You might think that is overly dramatic, but it’s…
Number eight: Write a note Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. I realize I included this in “Give a gift,”…
Number seven: Pray for How many times have you told a friend you’d pray for her, but other things got in the way? The baby was crying, the kids were fighting, dinner was boiling over, your husband came home… Then later, you feel awful, because you promised that you’d pray. All were reasonable things to…
Number six: Give a gift 1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Even if your primary love language isn’t receiving gifts, it still feels great to receive one! It also feels pretty amazing to be the giver. Despite what you may think,…
Number five: Offer a hand Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Do you know someone who is experiencing trouble, hard times, or an illness? Offer a helping hand to her. When I was pregnant (I had awful Hyperemesis during my pregnancies) it…
Number four: How are you? When you see someone, ask her sincerely how she are doing. These days, most people ask this in a quick, flippant way, with no intention of listening to the response. It’s become as common as saying “Hi!” with the response of “Hello” or “Howdy.” I now try not to even…
Number three: Be honest Whoa, I can hear you saying. How does being honest encourage anyone?! Well, one of the things a person with the Spiritual Gift of Encouragement does is be open and honest with others. Normally, they have the tact to implement the truth well. (I am one who fails at the tact…
Number two: A kind word goes a long way Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Whether speaking to a loved one or a complete stranger, kindness counts. Saying something kind, sweet or nice to someone, with no desire of…
