Christians and Halloween
How should we handle this holiday? A round-up of articles about Christians and Halloween.
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Wife and mother. Follower of Christ. Lover of truth. Avid reader. Thoughtful writer.
I chose the name "Life is a Vapor" because I am reminded all too often that we are pilgrims on this earth - just passing through. This is not home. So, instead of focusing on the earthly, I'd rather focus on the eternal. In light of this, it is my goal to make every blog post reflect this philosophy.
The Heart That Heals: A Review
A Book Review of The Heart that heals by Patsy Burnett “Lean not on my understanding because my understanding is very limited and finite. My limited, finite understanding is not reliable; I cannot rely on it. It is not trustworthy; I cannot trust it. I should not allow the way I feel to dictate what […]
Read More The Heart That Heals: A ReviewShould Christians Pursue Wealth?
What does the bible say about pursuing wealth? Obsession For the poorest of paupers, she flaunts,always the unreachable dream.For the wealthiest of kings, she dances,ruling his heart through cunning means. Many long to touch her, to hold her,and some have accomplished the task.Her embrace is intoxication,and in her essence, they long to bask. Her existence causes war […]
Read More Should Christians Pursue Wealth?4 Devotional Books That Will Invigorate Your Life
The Best Daily Devotional Books As a follower of Christ, I have found it necessary to start – and end – my day with my head and heart in the right place. Through the years, certain devotional books have counseled me and guided me as I’ve sought to understand important truths found in the Bible. […]
Read More 4 Devotional Books That Will Invigorate Your LifeThe God of His Word
Does God always keep his promises? Walking in the midst of our trials, it is often difficult to believe that God will come through for us. A mother in labor for hours, suffering from birth pains, is overwhelmed by thoughts that the ordeal will never end. Ah, but when the moment comes – great rejoicing! […]
Read More The God of His WordConsider Humility
What are the qualities of a humble person? “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 (NIV) What Does it Mean to be Humble? It’s important to know the qualities of a humble person because God wants us, his children, to be humble. One […]
Read More Consider HumilityAre You a Christian…Or a Disciple?
How to live an authentic Christian Life I recently heard a sermon about the difference between identifying as a Christian and being a Disciple. It was one of those sermons that just sets a fire under you, and reignites that passion you had when you were young in the Lord and wanted everyone around you […]
Read More Are You a Christian…Or a Disciple?When God Calls You Far From Home | Part 2
Becoming a missionary with a Family As I was sitting in church one Sunday morning my heart was anxious and my mind was wandering. Normally, I paid close attention to the sermon but this particular Sunday was different as I was strongly sensing the call to move to Guatemala as a missionary. How could I […]
Read More When God Calls You Far From Home | Part 2Soul: A Review
I have read my share of devotional books over the years. I have my favorite go-to’s that always speak to me profoundly. Every once in a while a devotional comes across my table that just wows me. That’s what Soul did this past week. I was sent the digital version of this brand-new devotional by […]
Read More Soul: A ReviewWhen God Calls You Far From Home | Part 1
What are the first steps to becoming a missionary? A missionary’s call is not a “career choice”. It is a calling from God. As a former missionary I know this, and experienced this call in my life nearly twenty years ago. And when I took that step of obedience, by faith, I embarked on an adventure that […]
Read More When God Calls You Far From Home | Part 1
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