Are there Christian Origins in Halloween? I often hear many people talk about Halloween as an evil, pagan holiday. Lay faith teachers often post and spread the word not to celebrate Halloween because it is evil, but its origins are more closely tied to Christian tradition than we often realize. Read on to explore the Christian roots of Halloween, debunk the myths of its “evil” nature, and highlight how it aligns with biblical principles. Historical Origins of Halloween According to... Read more
The World Needs More Love Is there enough love in the world? The world feels increasingly divided and full of challenges and even hatred. You see it every day. Someone feels less than. Someone is bullied. World leaders use smear campaigns to try to get ahead in the polls. People are hurting. Labels have been created to identify feelings of hurt and feelings of inferiority. One such label is Imposter Syndrome. According to an article in Psychology Today... Read more
Can a Modern Woman Live up to the Ideals of a Proverbs 31 Woman? What is a Proverbs 31 woman? I invite you to read the whole chapter to learn more about becoming a Godly woman, but I included verses 30-31 here: “Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.* Acclaim her for the work of her hands, and let her deeds praise her at the city gates.” (www.usccb.org) A Proverbs 31... Read more
In this era of go, go, go and working nonstop to be the most productive employee, it is easy to lose the values of faith and family due to work. People often struggle to maintain Sundays as the day of rest and worship due to work and sports. Family is often put on the back burner to meet deadlines or to “get ahead” at work. It is easy to believe that family will be there at the end of the... Read more
Have You Met the Holy Spirit? I met the Holy Spirit as an adult who was finding her faith. I was drawn to the love and drive for spiritual growth that I received from the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce you to who the Holy Spirit is, why the Holy Spirit is and how the Holy Spirit is. Come along on this journey of faith and spiritual growth! Who is the Holy Spirit? In Pope Francis’ General... Read more
Last week I shared the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in my column entitled, “ Do You Desire the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.” I may have put the cart before the horse, so to speak! Afterall, the Fruits come from the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 talks about these gifts (www.usccb.org): “To each individual, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom;... Read more
This week I have been inspired to write about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Every week I host a live podcast through LinkedIn, Facebook and Youtube. I start (haven’t always) with scripture. I pray over my Bible asking God and the Holy Spirit to guide me to scripture that will help provide a message that needs to be heard. Sometimes when I open my Bible it is right there. Other times, I look within the chapter for something... Read more
Intertwine Motherhood with Christianity. Those two things go together very well, but it is often difficult to gracefully intertwine them. Often, both self and Christianity get lost. Motherhood holds a very clear definition. Dictionary.com lists the first entry as “the state of being a mother.” Mothers are caregivers. Their sole purpose is to raise children to be happy, healthy and productive. Christian mothers have a purpose that includes sharing and teaching about Christianity and instilling Christian values. ... Read more
At What Lengths Will You Go to Defend Your Faith? Will you put your job on the line? Your family? Your financial stability? Many times when we are “tested” in our faith, we fold. We give in to society. We don’t want to be the weirdo or the person who ”forces” their faith on others. Should you defend your faith? A Modern Example of Defending Faith Defending or not defending faith can have an even greater impact. Let’s... Read more
God is in the Athletes “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 (usccb.org) There are a minimum of 20 Christians who are competing in the 2024 Olympics being held now in Paris. So, yes, God is at the Olympics! The following will highlight 10 Christian women competing in the Olympics and share how they are making a difference living their Christian faith. These... Read more
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