A Seasonal Reminder
January is the time I start to slip into a seasonal slump. The dumps, a funk, whatever you call it; life seems to lose its shine in many ways, and I rapidly lose motivation, interest, and energy, and I’m very aware that this period is about to last for the next three months. I lovingly call this part of the year “purgatory.”
Continue ReadingJots and Tittles
Okay, what are jots and tittles? Jot refers to the tenth letter in the Hebrew alphabet, yod or yodh. A tittle is smaller than a jot, representing a pen stroke or part of a letter.
Continue ReadingA Funeral and a Wedding
Arranged on the shelf above my desk are various photos of my dad, along with a family picture of my husband and me with our 3 young (at the time) children. A small flowery sign in the center of the pictures reads “wish you were here.” We lost my dad last summer after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Continue ReadingJesus Calls Us to Be Salt and Light
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls his followers to be “salt of the earth” and “light of the world” (Matthew 5:13-16). But what does this mean?
Continue ReadingHeavenly Hope
Do you ever cause mishaps in your life? I’m guessing you’d say too many to count, right? During the Thanksgiving holiday, I made a culinary blunder which cost time and resources. Something so simple, something I have done correctly so many times before, but this year I royally missed it. I’m not going to tell you what it was. Though if I did, I’m sure you would probably say something like, “Oh yes I’ve done that too” or “I hate when I do that!”
Continue ReadingGod’s Will
The million-dollar Christian question: how can I know God’s will for my life? Have you ever asked yourself that question or a variation on it? I went through a pretty decent season of throwing darts at the board and hoping some would stick. If we don’t know what He wants from us, are we wasting our time, energy and God-given gifts?
Continue ReadingExploring the Beatitudes: A Reformed Theology Perspective
The Sermon on the Mount is considered to be one of Jesus’s most important teachings. It calls those who hear it to turn away from sin and draw closer to God, and includes several “blessings” or “Beatitudes” which depict how God rewards those who do so. This blog post will explore the Beatitudes from a reformed theology perspective.
Continue ReadingExploring the Beatitudes: The Basics
What are the Beatitudes and how can we apply them today? The teachings from the Beatitudes can be applied to our modern-day lives in a variety of ways.
Continue ReadingOn Precious Thoughts
A few weeks ago, I was working up the courage to tackle my inbox when my phone was suddenly overtaken by a FaceTime from my big brother. I answered to 5/6 of my family on the other end asking me to settle a debate: which sweatshirt was best? The first said “Good sisters get promoted to Aunt” and the other said “Auntie”—but super retro. I started to note that the obvious answer was the retro design. And then it hit me…
Continue ReadingIntroduction to the Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most famous teachings of Jesus Christ. It is found in two places in the Bible: Matthew 5–7 and Luke 6:17–49. Not only does it provide valuable insight into Jesus’s words and teachings, but it also offers a comprehensive overview of what it means to live a righteous life according to God’s laws.
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