I see a number of parallels between The Hunger Games and the United States, but the following scene from Mockingjay struck me as especially relevant. In context, the districts of the country of Panem have recently revolted against the all-powerful Capitol. Plutarch, a leader of district 13, is explaining to Katniss why the uprisings have … Continue reading »
A message of hope… from an abortion survivor {youtube video}
An abortion survivor boldly speaks before the Australian Parlament, telling her story and proclaiming the message of life in Christ. Incredible and inspiring. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
Take a spiritual gifts test {via Jasmin Sumrall & Courtnee Sheridan}
Thank you to Jasmin Sumrall and Courtnee Sheridan for sharing this online test. It’s very detailed and helpful in helping you find what your spiritual gifts are and how God has equipped you to serve Him. Once you finish the test, you will be given a list of your top 5 God-given gifts to use … Continue reading »
Dr. James Gardner on Christianity and politics
Here are my favorite quotes from a sermon by the brilliant Dr. James Gardner. I encourage you to take the time to consider the wisdom it offers. When Paul says that all that authority [in government] has been established by God – and that rulers are the ministers of God – in a democracy, we … Continue reading »
We must always remember that if ever we’re placed in a situation to do good and we do it – with God in our hearts – that it was Him. Not us, but God who deserves the glory.
Why God is good
- “I got the job! God is so good!” – “My dad found out the mass is benign. God is good.” – “I have the best husband/wife in the world. God is so good to me.” I hear statements like this almost daily. I truly am glad that people are thanking God for these things, … Continue reading »
Happiness, Love, Homosexuality, and US {via: JLGerhardt}
Read this. Happiness, Love, Homosexuality and Us
Consumed
One thing I’ve noticed about myself is the tendency to become consumed by just about anything. When I have an idea, a problem, or something to be planned, my brain is overtaken by thoughts of that one thing. This was just as true when I was younger as it is now. As a child … Continue reading »
I’m done {via: JLGerhardt}
Her list of resolutions regarding clothing is very thoughtful and helpful. Reblog: #1 I’m Done
Rethinking blessings
“We are so blessed to live in the United States!” “The US is the most blessed country in the world!” “God has blessed us because we are a Christian nation.” Have you ever heard statements such as this? Or how about the following prayer: “thank you, God, for all the blessings we have in this country, … Continue reading »
