Strike a Balance Between Work and Rest
Striking a balance between work and rest isn’t easy for most of us The world tells us to “Hurry! Hurry!”—and most of us do just that. But at what cost? Are we agitated, unable to sleep, having stomach troubles, or feeling depressed? God says work is good, but so...
Love Always Wins
Love is the one thing that always wins. “Of all earthly music that which reaches farthest into heaven is the music of a loving heart.” — Tennyson “Love sacrifices all things to bless the thing it loves.” — Lytton, Lady of Lyons If love really...Stretch Those Dollars Further
Are you ready to stretch those dollars further? I am. God wired humans with powerful survival instincts that hold true in both physical and financial portions of life. That explains why sensible men and women opt to contract [shrink] spending habits when financial...Unwholesome Talk Grieves the Holy Spirit
Is it possible our unwholesome talk grieves the Holy Spirit? Ephesians 4:29-31 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you...The Most Important Scavenger Hunt
What if the most important scavenger hunt of all is more than party fun or a community activity? What if God, the Designer of Life, wants us to be about a very special scavenger hunt? Portland, Oregon is well known for its locally-sourced food venues, but also for fun...
Maxine Marsolini