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Contentment
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.“ I Timothy 6:6 In the past several years, God has been teaching me the importance of being content. It has not been an easy lesson but it is one I need in order to be victorious in this life. I’m always amazed at God’s ability to add by subtracting. Through the loss of my full-time income, I have gained and am currently gaining more than I ever imagined. I am gaining virtues that cannot be purchased with money yet they are more precious than gold. One of which, is contentment. The bible states, “Godliness with contentment is great gain for we brought nothing…
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Sweet and Spicy Mexican Casserole
Food is such a wonderful tool in bringing families together. My family and I love "Fun Fridays!" Our Fridays are filled with fun and tasty meals. We don't watch our calories because it is our splurge day. These are some of my family's favorite "Fun Friday," recipes.
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Will You be Made Whole?
“When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?” –John 5:6 While reflecting on this passage of scripture, I thought of how holistic God is in shaping our lives and building His character in us. I noticed, Jesus did not ask this man, who had been bed ridden with sickness for thirty-eight years, if he wanted to have it all together. He only asked if he wanted to be made whole. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word whole means complete or full: not lacking or leaving out any part; free of…
