Helping Women Walk Like Jesus
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Phil 4:8 You’ve probably heard the quote: “You are what you think.” It’s been attributed to so many people over the […]
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May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 In times of crisis it’s hard to ignore suffering. It’s everywhere and tends to overwhelm our senses and sentiments. Just yesterday, I comforted someone who burst into […]
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In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:5 The idea of predestination can be a tricky topic and has sparked fierce debate that’s raged for centuries. Despite the controversy, it gives me comfort to know that before I existed, a […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah In a few days, millions of Christians will celebrate Easter — an observance of the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Savior of the world. As a child, I didn’t know about Jesus. For me, Easter was all about the basket. For some reason my father hid the baskets from us. My […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Yesterday I had lunch with Kathy, a friend I hadn’t seen in a long time. As we settled into our seats at Panera, a woman rushed up to us. “I saw you sitting here and I just had to pop over and say hello,” she gushed. “You’re a hard woman to get […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Have you ever heard the Bible story about Ananias and Sapphira? This couple carries the unfortunate legacy of being some of the most dishonest people in the New Testament. Their story is told in Acts 5:1-11 — it’s a warning for the ages. To fully understand it we must read the previous […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah I thank God summer is over. Well, kind of. I live on the Southeastern coast and even though leaves are starting to fall and acorns litter the sidewalks, it can feel as hot as Hades. From my windows I watch boats drift by with girls in bikinis dancing on the bow. I […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Almost every night after my family goes to sleep, I spend an hour or two working on genealogy. I’ve had an Ancestry.com account for several years. It’s amazing to piece together what’s becoming a massive family tree. It’s thrilling to see their names. Among the common ones we have the standouts: Nimrod, […]
Read MoreBy Erika Rizkallah Each morning before I begin the day’s work in my home I pick a proverb to motivate me. Nurturing our nest requires loads of daily drudgery; I can’t do it all under my own power (too boring). When I say I “pick” a proverb, I mean I open my Bible to the […]
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