Faith – Page 4 – Signora Sheila

Lessons on Surrender from Mount Moriah

Silhouetted woman stands in a calm lake at sunset, arms outstretched, with a dark pine forest and pink clouds reflected in the water.

Moriah means “chosen by God” and it was a holy place that was special to Him. God had his temple built there. He also sent King David there to offer sacrifices after David sinned by taking a census (1 Chronicles 21). Counting the people seemed like a minor offense, but David did it out of pride.ContinueContinue reading “Lessons on Surrender from Mount Moriah”

Always Successful

Moss-covered tree trunk and roots frame a quiet forest beside a misty lake, with golden autumn leaves creating a peaceful mood.

Psalm 1 is imbued with greatness. It calls us to a higher life, and urges us to live in such a way that we become like the person it describes. The man of this psalm chooses to remain close to God’s stream of living water. He meditates on God’s Word day and night, and whateverContinueContinue reading “Always Successful”

Don’t Leave Fellow Soldiers to Die

Rows of gray white crosses fill a sunlit cemetery lawn, receding into the distance beneath dark trees, creating a solemn, reflective mood.

We human beings are weak and fragile. Our bodies get sick, our emotions become deeply wounded and our minds troubled and confused. Isaiah 35 speaks of this and instructs God’s people to strengthen those who are weak and calm those who are troubled. It speaks of the Lord’s liberating help, but also reminds us thatContinueContinue reading “Don’t Leave Fellow Soldiers to Die”

All Things End

Close-up of a glass hourglass with golden sand on a reflective table, beside a reed diffuser, creating a thoughtful, contemplative mood.

Most of us do not like endings. Beginnings are fun and exciting, with new things on the horizon. But endings mark the conclusion of something, with words like cessation, separation, mourning, goodbye, and farewell. They often carry with them a sense of loss. We experienced this sense of loss during our recent stay in Hubby’sContinueContinue reading “All Things End”

If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}

Glowing orange sun sets behind silhouetted grasses and a dark horizon, casting a warm reflection across calm water in a tranquil scene.

It’s not possible, and it’s a good thing it’s not. But if I could go back and live my life over again, there are so many things I would change. I would strive to… 🪞 A – Accept myself for who I am. 🥹 B – Be more patient. 🕊️ C – Cultivate more peace.ContinueContinue reading “If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}”

4 Principles for Taming the Tongue

Three women in colorful summer dresses and wide-brim hats sit together on a beach bench, laughing and sharing a playful moment.

Communication has existed since the beginning, and it began with God. He created everything, through his speech. He simply spoke and it all came into being. God has always used communication to create and build, and he wants us to do likewise. God’s word constructs With it he created the earth, making a safe placeContinueContinue reading “4 Principles for Taming the Tongue”