Everyday expressions that originated in the Bible Did you know that today’s common sayings, idioms, and clichés came out of the Bible? Terms such as “forbidden fruit,” “man does not live by bread alone,” “land of milk and honey,” and … Continue reading
The three levels of heaven explained Since my little granddaughter passed away in 2019, I’ve thought a lot about heaven. I’ve spent time studying the scriptures on the topic and look forward to the day when I will see her … Continue reading
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can help Years ago, my husband and I moved our family to a home in a lovely neighborhood in the country. Our neighbors were kind and welcoming. With such a nice group of people, I had … Continue reading
Jesus told stories and parables to illustrate His teaching At church on Sunday, Pastor Crystal preached on the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As … Continue reading
But more importantly, should we? I started watching Surviving Death, a documentary series on Netflix about near-death experiences. After a few episodes, it featured psychic mediumship. Although I find near-death experiences fascinating, I’m less interested in watching stories about mediums. Not that … Continue reading
Biblical accounts of seeing Jesus alive again A friend posted a meme on Facebook showing all the locations Jesus was seen after His death and resurrection. As a visual learner, I found it fascinating to see the sightings laid out … Continue reading
An interview with Kimberley Payne Kimberley Payne lives in the village of Buckhorn, northeast of Toronto, Ontario. She received Jesus as her Lord and Saviour at age 33. Do you go to church? If yes, what denomination? “Yes. I grew … Continue reading
Do you ever find yourself looking for meaningful, faith-based activities that will not only keep your kids (or grandkids!) engaged but also plant seeds of truth in their hearts? You’re not alone — and I’m so glad you’re here. Over … Continue reading
To call yourself a Christian means to answer yes to this question I used to be part of a three-person team who contributed to a Christian blog together. We each wrote articles and rotated the schedule for posting our pieces. We … Continue reading
In the past, I led group workshops and would open with an icebreaker question. I enjoyed the responses participants offered when asked what book they would bring on a deserted island. Some fun answers included Treasure Island, How to Survive on a … Continue reading