A bric-a-brac blog of faith
There are many times that we might come home from church with a newfound determination to go the distance… only to fail within a few days. Then we’re bombarded with negative self-talk. Is this what God provided for us? Let’s take a look at what His yoke is and is not about. Continue reading Yoke or Yoke?
I absolutely LOVE books – the older the better. I usually have a few books going at once, but I’m finding that I’ve become a bit pickier with each passing day. Let’s take a look at the books we use to self-propel, self-improve, and hope that it self-helps. Continue reading Time to Shelve Self
A look at the details included and excluded offer a whole new take on grace. Let’s take a look at something Old Testament and a couple from the New. I hope it gives you something to chew on. Please note: There’s a lot out there that reinforces what I’m sharing from rabbinical commentaries, the Jewish Encyclopedia, and archeological findings, but I’m simply sharing scripture on this. Continue reading Beauty in the Details
From the trenches of childhood to adulthood, we search for our tribe. We search for being part of something that we believe in – we search for Who we believe in. Let’s first start with what God says about us… then we can find our tribe. Continue reading Find Your Tribe
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you lean in to examine the flaws? You know what I’m talking about – the wrinkles, the sunspots, the hairs that are turning a lighter shade of blonde (really noticeable if you have dark hair). Maybe you see a face that is less than symmetrical. Let’s take a look at what we see and compare it to what we should see. Continue reading Apples to Apples