“Do not repay anyone evil for evil.” This simple scripture (Romans 12:17a, New International Version (NIV)) reverberates with Godly wisdom and sound advice, and yet for many believers, it is one of the most difficult to put into practice. If you live long enough, no matter what your position or station in life, most assuredly, …
My Village – Raising the Next Generation!
“It takes a village to raise one child.” -African Proverb As a child, I’ve heard this quote spoken out of the mouths of my parents and other grownups in the family. In my child-like estimation, a village was a place far, far, away in the jungles of Africa or distant country. So, with that thought …
Must We Be Personally Affected in Order to Care
Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Philippians 2:4 The question is “Must We Be Personally Affected in Order to Care?”. The scriptures above are very clear that this is not …
FROM THE EDITOR
The Spirit of Community “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:26. In this edition, the focus is on “The Spirit of Community”. How are we doing with being kind to another, caring about local and global crises to the point …
Be the Love You Desire to See in the World
Do Your Part As the world enters what appears to be another war between countries, citizens of the United States of America are struggling to determine what the safety of the country lies in the upcoming battle. Many people are still struggling with the war between health and livelihood as the rise of Covid cases …
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS …
Through the Eyes of a Child This video is an interview with the Robertson and Daniels Children. They were asked what the Spirit of Christmas meant to them. Listen to their individual responses and enjoy! Florence R. SmithFlorence R. Smith is a self-motivated professional skilled in directing and organizing tasks to achieve overall mission objectives. …
I Am Here
And when it was all said and done, you were gone. And I was here. And we were both looking at each other like we were stupid. To want to breathe is to want to be loved. To hope the air is kind enough to kiss your lungs. To pray the earth feels like holding …
HELPING CHILDREN COPE
…With Loneliness ~ Almost two years ago we moved back to the East Coast, something my husband and I had been longing for for many years. But what we didn’t fully understand, was the impact on the remaining 3 people in our household who had only called the Midwest home. We knew there would be …
What’s in Your Toolbox?
When you purchase a car, there are some standard items that you should not have to ask the salesman for. For example, doors, turn signal, steering wheel and seats…the basics. And then there are optional items, automatic start, lane assist, heated seats, and soft close doors. The car can come with standard options or come …