To boast is to think more highly of yourself than others. Sometimes it can be hard not to boast. But we must remember that we do not need to praise ourselves in order to be "someone". We are special. YOU are already special. Love is thinking of others even when we feel unloved. •Be humbleContinue reading "Love…Does Not Boast"
Content To Be
A story... Every day, she would sit on the swing and hum for hours. She would look out into the distance and watch...and wait. Her delicate hands were never idle. Always sewing, knitting, or shelling peas. Her sweet voice would softly echo beautiful hymns and Psalms. Those who saw her, could see that she was,Continue reading "Content To Be"
Love…Does Not Envy
Being green with envy can be destructive. Envy seems to creep into our lives like a posionous vine. We must be watchful and love. ~Combat Envy~ •Be content with what you have "For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk asContinue reading "Love…Does Not Envy"
Love is…Kind
Kindness It's nice to show random acts of kindness. But we must remember why we love... why we show kindness. Kindness isn't just something we do to get other's praises or to feel good about ourselves. We show kindness, because this is part of love... "We love because He first loved us." ~1 John 4:19Continue reading "Love is…Kind"
Overcome: Trial By Flames
A story with a message. My hands gripped the hot iron poles, as I winced in pain. I had but one thought. I must get up...I must get out of here. For the third time, my blood and sweat stained hands slipped from my last hope of rising out of this place that I wasContinue reading "Overcome: Trial By Flames"
Love is… Patient
Patience Patience is possibly what I struggle with the most. It is so hard to be patient. Patience is... •Be willing to wait for Yahweh's perfect timing. "But they that wait upon YAHWEH shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shallContinue reading "Love is… Patient"
A Little Sister’s Prayer
Last night, I wasn't feeling very well and I had a toothache. I share a room with my sweet two year old sister. Sweet she is!!! For, last night, when she was supposed to be going to sleep, she prayed out loud, this beautiful prayer. It almost made me cry. Praise Yahweh! I love you,Continue reading "A Little Sister’s Prayer"