As we celebrate the birth of Christ, what type of Christ follower do you want to be? Jesus stood up and defended others but allowed himself to be falsely accused, ridiculed, beaten, and eventually killed, because he knew it was God’s will. Jesus was raised from the dead, and when we place our lives inContinue reading “Triggered or Trusting?”
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How the Holidays Can Always be Happy
It is not a happy thanksgiving for everyone. When everyone is saying Happy Thanksgiving, some are grieving because they have lost someone or something important. Some have unmet expectations in their life. Some are sick or have a sick loved one. Family members are left behind because of death, divorce, or relocation. Loneliness is common.Continue reading “How the Holidays Can Always be Happy”
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Mary: Brave and Faithful
Do these words of Mary terrify you? Can you say to the Lord that you are willing to complete His will for your life? Mary was a brave woman. Brave yet humble and faithful.God’s will is not always easy, but it is the best way. People of faith, don’t shy away or reject God’s will.Continue reading “Mary: Brave and Faithful”
Symbols of Spring
I decorate eggs and enjoy all the symbols of spring. But in truth, Easter is not about bunnies and eggs. They are cute and I love their symbolism, but the life of Jesus was not cute. Jesus’s life was represented by suffering and sacrifice. Jesus came to sacrifice His life and destroy the works ofContinue reading “Symbols of Spring”
Out with the Old, In with the New
Ch. 2 Spiritual Power for Complete Transformation Maria Donnelly “The Bible was not given for our information, but for our transformation.” DWight L. Moody Introduction The Lord changes us completely and totally when we receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. There is a great exchange. He takes our sin and replaces it with HisContinue reading “Out with the Old, In with the New”
NEW LIFE IN CHRIST
C.S Lewis wrote, “ God became man to turn creatures into sons: not simply to produce better men of the old kind but to produce a new kind of man.” The most wonderful thing about knowing Jesus Christ, is that Christ has made each one of us NEW. Consider 2 Cor 5:17. Therefore, if anyoneContinue reading “NEW LIFE IN CHRIST”
Encouragement and Endurance
May the God who gives you endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth may you glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV, Romans 15:5) How are you feeling today? For me personally, I was feelingContinue reading “Encouragement and Endurance”
Hi, my name is Maria!
I am a teacher, and I am a preacher, too. My favorite thing to do is share my faith with you! I love to have fun, laugh and hang out with people. People are my second favorite thing. I also teach high school science, write curriculum, do Cross-fit, take pictures and study God’s words foundContinue reading “Hi, my name is Maria!”
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