Helping Women Walk Like Jesus
By Erika Rizkallah The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas, and established it on the waters. Psalm 24:1-2 For the past couple of years my rhythm has been off. To say I’ve not been myself is an understatement. […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Recently, I had an enlightening discussion with a gentleman in my writer’s critique group. He’s a man dedicated to God and is writing a book that will help other men. He submitted a devotion about marriage – an analogy based on his time spent hiking the Appalachian Trail. His piece promoted perseverance […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Six weeks ago, we buried Taryn, my daughter’s best friend and “my daughter in the Lord.” Though she no longer walks this earth, I am and […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah I was watching Fox News the other day and happened to see the story about a group of Evangelical church leaders praying over President Trump. Maybe you saw it too. Erin Burnett, a CNN news anchor, did a segment on it and said, “all these people sort of touching him” was “very […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 I have three children; two adult daughters and a 15-year-old son. It feels like I’ve been in this stage of parenting forever. And I do […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah I grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. My parents worked in the Capitol – one in the Senate and one in the House of Representatives – though neither were politicians. They worked grueling hours for Congress and I grew resentful about the way our government treated its workers. Politics was the […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Goodbye 2016. I’m not sad to see you go! The lessons and difficulties won’t soon be forgotten. I learned a lot – and I’m thankful for that – but I won’t make the same mistakes this year. I’ll ring in the new year quietly working the Christmas puzzle I started yesterday, eating […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 For many, New Year’s Eve is the day to leave the things of the past […]
Read MoreDo you ever wonder if what you’re doing in the world – whether it be running a business, homeschooling children, or bandaging a friend’s paper cut – is making a difference in the world? I do. All the time. I’m constantly criticizing myself or listening to the critic in my head tell me I’m small […]
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For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. How great are your works, O Lord, how profound your thoughts! Psalm 92:4-5 Do you believe God still does miracles? I ask because in this day and age, many don’t. Even Christians. Over the years […]
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Erika Rizkallah 