Amanda Eldridge: Prioritizing the Diamond

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~Matthew 6:21b NASB I recently did an activity with my kids. I asked them to write down the things that are most valuable to them; things that they treasure. I laid out jewel-colored construction paper for them to write on that represented jewels. Blue represented sapphire. Green was for emerald. Red was for ruby. I saved the white to represent a diamond, which they weren’t allowed to write on … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Wash Day (3-Min)

She hath washed my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Luke 7:44b It was “Wash Day.” Elise got right to work. She separated the laundry into piles, loaded the washer, and reached for the cleaning agents. She meticulously measured bleach, detergent, and fabric softener, pouring each into their respective receptacles. She hit the start button, and turned away. As Elise glanced at the remaining piles, she realized the white clothes were still on … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: Time Stealer

Time-stealer, motivation-killer, clutter-inducer… Ugh! That’s procrastination. It is defined as an act or habit of putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention. A friend shared her journey through this land of “I’ll do it later.” It was a problem she could not overcome on her own. It took time, help from the Lord, and perseverance. She mentioned two scriptures that she relied on. These strengthened her. The first scripture was “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens … Continue reading →

Guest Blogger: Harry Wood: Redeeming the Time

Have you ever at the end of the day said, “Whew, where did this day go?” Furthermore, you think; what did I get accomplished? Well, thinking on this for a moment, let us look at it in a positive way. Sometimes this thought, indicates displeasure in how we measure our labor, daily tasks, and appointments. Let me encourage us to plan our days, and prioritize what’s most important. Here are some things to think about: We all have responsibilities … Continue reading →

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