The Heartbeat of Christian Authenticity

October 8, 2023   “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do because you are his dear children.  Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 (NLT) “For you were

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The Heartbeat of Sanctified STRESS

October 1, 2023   “I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!” John 16:33 (NRSV) “As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.” Psalms

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The Heartbeat of Divine-Human Identity

September 24, 2023    “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His glory, the glory as of a Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.”John 1:14 (NRSV) This week was my first official class in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) and my friend Wilma

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The Heartbeat of Spiritual Disciplines

September 17, 2023     “Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” This is a trustworthy saying,

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The Heartbeat of “The WORD”  

September 10, 2023     “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being

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The Heartbeat of Words ~ “What Did You Say?”

September 3, 2023     “Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin.” Proverbs 13:3 (NRSV) “Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.” Proverbs 13:3 (NLT)  “In the same way, the tongue

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