Category: Seeking God

The Wrath of Saul

When Israel was still a young country, they didn’t have a king. Ideally God should have been their King. But unfortunately the Israelites didn’t always follow God with all their heart. It says in Judges 17:6 that “everyone did as they saw fit.” This… Continue Reading “The Wrath of Saul”

2019 is Half Over!

Happy Weekend, my friends! Can you believe that we have reached the end of June, which means that 2019 is half over?! Time sure does fly. It seems like we were just ringing in the new year. And then we blinked. And here it… Continue Reading “2019 is Half Over!”

Minimalism, Anyone?

I really want to be a minimalist. Or maybe I want to want to be a minimalist? (Yes, I meant to put the words “want to” twice!) Because, in all honesty, it is not easy becoming a minimalist. What is minimalism? Basically majorly decluttering… Continue Reading “Minimalism, Anyone?”

Sloth or Servant?

Have you noticed how popular sloths have become recently? Everywhere you turn, you will see sloths. Stuffed animals, pillows, tumblers, plaques, jewelry, purses, etc. I don’t really understand this infatuation. Sloths are known for being extremely slow. So what is so great about that?… Continue Reading “Sloth or Servant?”

The Road to a Positive Life

If you know me personally, then perhaps you think I am naturally a positive person. Well, the truth is that I am not. It takes a lot of work to stay positive. And I often fail. (If you don’t believe me, then ask those… Continue Reading “The Road to a Positive Life”

Giving God Our Hearts

Love, acceptance, appreciation, and understanding. I believe that these are universal things that most human beings want. We want someone to love us. We want to be accepted. We want to feel appreciated. We want someone to understand us. We cannot rely on other… Continue Reading “Giving God Our Hearts”

Spending Time With God

Do you long for more peace in your life? Do you want to feel more of God’s presence? Do you want to hear from the Lord? If so, there are three important things we should do on a regular basis to achieve these things.… Continue Reading “Spending Time With God”

Trusting God With Your Heart

When my husband and I went blueberry picking a couple of weeks ago, it made me think of a particular scene in The Sound of Music. The children snuck out of the house in an attempt to visit Fräulein Maria. When they got back… Continue Reading “Trusting God With Your Heart”

The Gratitude Debate

Good Morning, Friends! Happy “Friday Eve” as my husband and I like to say. I hope you all are having a nice week. As you might know, I not only write on my own website, but I also write on the Christians Read blog.… Continue Reading “The Gratitude Debate”

An Invitation

Jesus was arrested with no cause. One of His own disciples betrayed Him. They called false witnesses to testify against Him. They put a robe and a crown of thorns on His head, while mocking Him. They demanded a murderer be set free, and… Continue Reading “An Invitation”