One of the more difficult times we experience in our spiritual lives are those moments when we feel spiritually dry and drained. It almost feels like we are in a desert. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Spiritual Dryness”] Spiritual dryness can be overwhelming at times. It can lead to feeling down and almost feel like depression. And we…
Coffee Break – 02.15.2016
On this day in history: In 1758, mustard was advertised for the first time in America. In 1764, the city of St. Louis was established. And in 1903, the first Teddy Bear goes on sale, named after President Theodore Roosevelt. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] The Best Websites For Coffee Education – I have learned much…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 4:10-11
As Paul moves into the final section of his letter to the Philippians, he brings up the topic of giving, and provides some excellent instruction for us to follow. Read this passage for yourself in Philippians 4:10-11: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 4:10-11″] The Philippian believers had given Paul some much needed financial assistance, which was especially…
Book Review – The Newsmakers by Lis Wiehl
I have been a fan of Lis Wiehl for a while, and have enjoyed many of her books over the past few years. So when I saw her new book, The Newsmakers, I was excited to pick up a copy and read it. Overall, The Newsmakers was a pretty good story. But it was not…
Coffee Break – 02.08.2016
On this day in history: In 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded after 19 years of imprisonment for her complicity in a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth I. In 1910, William D. Boyce incorporated the Boy Scouts of America. And in 1924, the first execution by lethal gas in American history is carried out…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9
This passage is perhaps my favorite passage in all of Philippians. I memorized this very early in my spiritual life, and it has been a source of strength to me for years. You can find this passage in Philippians 4:8-9: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 4:8-9″] Since this is such an encouraging passage to me, I have…