It is estimated that there are more than four million miles of road in the United States. One expert suggests that, “if these roads were straightened into one, they would go around the world over 200 times.” While traveling on our Spiritual Road of Life, we will experience many unexpected turns and twists. Circumstances Continue Reading
Sadly, we do not have to search far to find evidence that much evil is being committed in these last days. That’s why perpetrators, who otherwise should be found guilty based on insurmountable evidence, are many times given a shrug of indifference and a nod to go free by our American Judicial Systems. These courts Continue Reading
Imagine receiving a formal invitation in the mail, made out of the most expensive damask paper. As there is no return address, your curiosity begins to simmer as you carefully break the waxed seal and open it for further inspection. While your hands explore the lavish request, the embossed words printed on the page draw Continue Reading
This Thursday will mark the 237th anniversary date of when our country first declared independence from oppressive British rule. But, what exactly is a Declaration of Independence and how is it relevant to our life as Daughters of Christ. Declare means to “announce publicly.” Whereas independence is defined as “liberty or freedom.” As believers, we Continue Reading
During my devotional time, I recently came across a familiar scripture, Matthew 5:14a NIV, which says, “You are the light of the world.” It further reads in Matthew 5:16b “…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” “Goodness!” I thought. “My ‘light’ has not Continue Reading
Growing up, there was never a shortage of TV sitcoms that portrayed great fathers in the home. In the 70s, we had everyone from Mike Brady of the Brady Brunch to James Evans, Sr. from Good Times. Later in the 80s, we were introduced to such dads as Dr. Heathcliff “Cliff” Huxtable from The Cosby Continue Reading
Contrary to popular belief, there are many great Dads through out the world. I would venture to say all of us know ones who are actively and positively involved in the lives of their child(ren). It could be your own father, son, uncle, brother, cousin, pastor, youth minister, co-worker, coach, or even the guy you Continue Reading
Truth be told, mankind has always been seduced by ways that separate “The Haves” from “The Have Nots.” This is why a V.I.P., or Very Important Person, status is coveted by many including Christians. This worldly trend has saturated all forms of social culture, from movie premieres, concerts, theatre, Clubs, Award ceremonies to famous theme Continue Reading
I have often heard it takes strength to be a good mother. Strength to say “no” for the sake of teaching an important lesson to your child instead of giving into the easy “yes.” Strength not to always step in and readily save your children from their own mishaps. But, ensuring they learn the principles Continue Reading
If most of us were asked to write down an example of a mother who exhibited great faith in the bible, few of us would ever consider Eve. And yet, she did exactly that. We don’t know much about her life after her notorious run in with the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Other Continue Reading