I heard something profound today during a kid's church lesson. Christmas is about relationships. Now, this is something I've clearly known before but for some reason, it never clicked until today. I know that Christmas isn't about presents, but it's about Jesus. But what was the most important thing to Jesus? Relationships. 37 Jesus replied: … Continue reading It’s About Relationships
Happy Wednesday and Thanksgiving Eve! I cannot believe that Thanksgiving came so quickly. One minute we were trick-or-treating and the next we're carving a turkey! With all that being said, I am thankful to have supportive family and friends. So, let's get into the midweek update. Feelin' like a Baller As you may have read … Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday
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Perfection in not in my vocabulary. Persistence, prayer and God's timing are. Being a disciple doesn't mean my life became simpler. Many times, I feel like I deal with a lot more complicated things now than I ever did before. Following Christ means my future in heaven is guaranteed because He died for me. We … Continue reading Discipleship One Day at Time
Being married has taught me many things. It's taught me how to serve, to be patient and to let my husband lead. In Ephesians, Paul gives instructions to husbands and wives. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the … Continue reading Preparing for your heavenly bridegroom
Do you ever have those days where you just can't get along with anyone? When it feels like the people around you are doing exactly what the Bible tells you NOT to do? Today has been a rough day. When I get up for work in the morning, I realize that not everyone I come across … Continue reading Gossip is Never Truth
Music news is buzzing today with the sudden suicide of Linkin Park frontman, Chester Bennington. Fans alike were shocked to hear the heart-breaking news. Even those who may not have known every lyric to every song, felt the sting. Bennington was a rock superstar who took his own life at 41. If you've ever under … Continue reading Tomorrow is Not Promised
It's raining. Monsoon season has begun in Las Vegas. Today, the freeways and streets were covered with droplets. iPhones buzzed with flash flood warnings and drivers prepared for alternate routes. It's been a while since I've written anything meaningful. I've only been able to muster up a few fluff pieces researched just enough to provide … Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday
The new Netflix original series "Thirteen Reasons Why" is blowing up everywhere. Based on a book by Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why centralizes around the suicide of a 17-year-old high schooler, Hannah, and her audio suicide note From episode one, I was hooked. There are so many real life scenarios that teens and adults face these … Continue reading 13 Scriptures that Support 13 Reasons Why Real Life Issues
I recently started a study plan entitled "Freedom From All Fear." It covers everything from peer pressure to worry. In the last couple of days, I've been focusing on not worrying about the big scary world but instead focusing on Jesus' homecoming. In Matthew 24, Jesus prophesies about the wars and terror we see on … Continue reading Living Like Christ Is Coming Tomorrow
Wonderful World of Bree 