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Hello friends, Happy New Week! I'm here again with another episode of the podcast and I really enjoyed having this conversation. This is episode 14 and the 2nd episode of season 2 I’m so glad you’re here. If this is your first time here, you are welcome once again, and I urge you to go … Continue reading New Podcast Episode: Growing Your Faith Towards Maturity
Hello friends, Welcome to Season 2 of the Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here. If this is your first time here, you are welcome once again, and I urge you to go listen to all 12 episodes in Season 1. If you’ve already been following the podcast, thank you for coming back and I can't … Continue reading New Podcast Episode: How To Build A Close Friendship With God
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4 In our fast-paced, goal-driven culture, joy often feels like something we’ll have later when the work slows down, when the bills are paid, when the “big breakthrough” finally happens. But the Bible paints a different picture. Joy is not something we … Continue reading How to Find Joy in Everyday Moments: Biblical Lessons for a Content Life
Rating: 4 stars Published: January 1, 2005 Pages: 242 Genre: Biblical Fiction This is the third book in this series; however, I read it after I read the first book. Since I didn't quite enjoy the first story, I was hoping for something better with this one. David and Jonathan's friendship always intrigued me and … Continue reading Book Review: The Prince- Jonathan (Sons of Encouragement Bk 3) by Francine Rivers
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs..." — 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 (NIV) When we hear 1 Corinthians 13, many of us think of weddings. … Continue reading Loving Like Christ: Applying 1 Corinthians 13 in Our Friendships and Relationships
Rating: 3 stars Published: January 1, 2004 Pages: 226 Genre: Biblical Fiction I have sat on reading this series for so many years and because these are the only books by Francine Rivers I am yet to read, I decided to challenge myself to read them all before her new book comes out. I am … Continue reading Book Review: The Priest- Aaron (Sons of Encouragement Bk 1) by Francine Rivers
Rating: 4 Stars Published: May 21, 2022 Pages: 307 Genre: Christian Romance Buy: Amazon.com This is the second book in the “Sovereign Love” series by the author and after reading the first book in this series I was eagerly looking forward to reading this one. You can check out my review of the first book … Continue reading Book Review: The One Who Loves Me (Sovereign Love Bk 2) by Joan Embola
If you’ve been walking with Jesus for any amount of time, you know that the Bible doesn’t treat gratitude as a seasonal suggestion. It’s not just for Thanksgiving or for when life is going smoothly. Gratitude is a command. A discipline. A posture of the heart that can transform how you see everything — even … Continue reading The Power of Gratitude: How Biblical Thankfulness Transforms Everyday Life
When we hear the word fasting, many of us think of extreme diets, juice cleanses, or maybe skipping a meal to “detox.” But in Scripture, fasting is never about the latest health trend, it’s about the heart. From the Old Testament prophets to Jesus Himself, fasting has always been a way for God’s people to … Continue reading Fasting and Spiritual Discipline: Why It Still Matters Today
We live in an age of quick likes, fleeting comments, and “friend” counts that run into the hundreds—but often leave us feeling more disconnected than ever. You may have had seasons where your phone was buzzing constantly, yet your heart felt completely alone. Surrounded by people, but longing for something deeper. Can you relate? As … Continue reading How to Build Christ-Centered Friendships in a World of Superficial Connections