What makes our country a great nation is the principles we founded it on. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Justice, hope and peace. The recent and terrible death of George Floyd has had a huge and shocking effect on our nation. Peaceful protest, as well as violent protest. In Memphis TN however, most … Continue reading The George Floyd Protests: We Are America
As a Christian, we no longer search for identity because Christ defines us. I just created a 2nd blog called Purpose Not Perfection! Like The Just Because, it will be full of encouraging scriptures! However, on Purpose Not Perfection, the posts will be focused more on living a Christian lifestyle. Finding peace in non peaceful … Continue reading My new blog, Purpose Not Perfection!
Romans 12:17-18 “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” It’s all too easy to hurt someone’s feelings. It’s all to easy to say “sorry” without actually meaning it. … Continue reading Forgiving Others: Because God Forgave You
God’s love for us is so vast that it is incomprehensible. He loved us while we were still sinners. He sacrificed his only son for us. He forgives us every sin we have ever committed and ever will commit . He loves us like we don’t deserve. He watches over us and protects us. He … Continue reading The Unconditional Love of God
You have a choice to make. Right now. You have to decide how you are going to live the rest of the day. The rest of the week. The rest of the year. You have the opportunity to have a good day. You have the opportunity to be at peace. Sometimes it is difficult to … Continue reading Choosing Joy Always: Verse of The Week
Trust me, I know the feeling. Sometimes we have such big ambitions and such great plans, only to find them crash down on top of us. For instance: the recent pandemic. Many people missed milestones and opportunities. Many people were laid off, many small business and freelancers suffered. It’s hard. So, how do we overcome … Continue reading Dealing With Disappointment
1 Peter 3:15 “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” Times are difficult right now. No one can deny it. But it’s times … Continue reading Why We Have Hope: An Interview With Christian Teens
Some people say it is wrong to evangelize to the sick, to the suffering. But it’s times like this when we realize that God is powerful and we are not. This has been a very interesting and difficult time for the church. No one was expecting this pandemic and that made it dangerous. In the … Continue reading Separation Between Church and State: How The Corona Virus is Affecting The Church
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Saying that you trust God when everything is going great can be easy. However when times of suffering come, that’s when your faith can … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Follow Your Heart: Proverbs 3:5-6 Verse of the Week
Don't leave your home and death toll rising are phrases that have been constantly blaring out of our phones and tv's recently. It's been a difficult time for the whole world. People are sick, people are suffering. It can cause us to wonder: "Where are you, God? Why are you letting this happen?". Why … Continue reading Where is God in the Corona Virus Pandemic?
Luke 24:5-6 “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Christ is risen! Happy Resurrection Day! Today, we celebrate how our Lord and Savior rose from the dead! Jesus came into our world to seek and to save that which was lost. He suffered and was tortured … Continue reading Christ Is Risen! Luke 24:5-6 “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” Verse of the Week
Matthew 27:50 "And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit." Today was Good Friday. It was not a day of celebration, but a day of remembrance. Today, we remember the day that Jesus Christ willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the perfect and ultimate sacrifice for … Continue reading Good Friday: He Died To Save That Which Was Lost
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