Category Archives: Christianity
Practicing Peace
I actually took the photo that you see on this post. I remember when I took it. I was standing on the balcony of a cruse ship next to my husband and daughters as we departed a port – we were all mesmerized by the beauty of this particular sunset. In that moment, we were all there together, standing side by side, shoulder to shoulder – in silence. The beauty of God’s creation was peaceful and captivating. I long for that moment again.
Worship is a Lifestyle.
We are in the middle of a series about worship, learning that there is much more to the concept of worship than joining in on Sunday mornings to sing a few songs. Our lifestyle of worship is defined more by what we do with the entirety of our life rather than a moment in our week. Everything we do is an extension of our worship of God.
In My Seat
A friend of mine posted a link to this video yesterday on Facebook. I don’t always watch videos that are posted, especially a 15 minute one – boy am I glad I watched this one.
The date is September 10, 2001…
Imagine being the pilot who was scheduled for AA Flight 11 – right up until the last minute, you’re packed, planned and ready to go…. then at the last minute, a pilot senior to you takes the flight. No big deal. Until you wake up the next morning, September 11, 2001…
God Hates Morning Prayer
Well, not literally, but I’m sure He dislikes what many Christians have turned it into – their only time during the day that they think about Him, or talk to Him. Don’t get me wrong, I think having a devoted time that’s set aside to spend one-on-one with God is awesome. Honestly, I wish I were more consistent in that area.
Journey to Sierra Leone: Day 5 – Part 2
Walking through Kroo Bay, I was completely surprised by the number of children hanging around. It was the middle of the day and hundreds of children roamed around, most with baskets or bowls of items on their heads for sell. Those that weren’t selling were too young and just roamed around, seemingly unattended by any adult. I had never understood child labor until I saw it in Sierra Leone first-hand. The shear number of children, as young as 6, selling things to make money for their families was unsettling. Most of these children were war-orphans who have settled in Kroo Bay with adults who took them in – in a lot of cases, the reason for taking them in was to put them to work to help provide for the household.
