August, 2024

• 8 August

  Christianity Is A Religion of Diversity, Inclusiveness, And Equality

  

  Among all the religions of the world, Christianity is one of diversity, inclusiveness, and equality. It is diverse because it consists of people from all races, cultures, and other religious backgrounds. No matter what nation one goes to, someone of the Christian faith will be there, with maybe a few ...

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• 7 August

  Courage and Faith In The Midst Of Darkness

  

  Embracing Courage in the Midst of Darkness The Bible is replete with powerful scriptures that remind us of God’s unwavering presence and His command to fear not. In Deuteronomy 31:8 we are assured: “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he ...

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• 7 August

  Spiritual Applications From The Olympic Games

  

  The first Olympic Games began in Olympia, Greece, in 776 B.C. It began with a 600-feet foot race which, according to literary traditions, was the only event for 13 centuries. Some sources say it might have started even earlier. This dating places the Olympic Games several hundred years before the ...

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• 6 August

  “Michelle”-Bible School Teacher: An Interview

  

  Interview with Michelle, a Bible Class Teacher for Children aged 5-7.  She is my neighbor’s niece and was visiting when we started chatting outside, it was a lovely day. She had children Bibles in her hand, and we just got to speaking about God, and how quickly children memorize Bible ...

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• 6 August

  Making Excuses Before God

  

  Exodus 3:10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. Do you find yourself, like me, sometimes making excuses for pressing activities that need to be completed? Making excuses or procrastination has been elevated ...

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• 5 August

  LORD Watch Over Us: Protect Us From The Modern Day Herods!

  

  Herod the Great: A Tale of Power and Reflection In the annals of history, Herod the Great stands as a complex figure—a ruler whose legacy is both grand and tainted. His life, marked by ambition, cunning, and monumental construction projects, echoes throughout the ages. But beyond the stones he laid, ...

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• 5 August

  What Has Happened During My Generation?

  

  At 75 years of age I have lived an entire generation. I can tell you that the world is not what it was when I was growing up, and I am not referring to the advancements in the medical field, in technology, or in any of the things that make ...

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• 3 August

  LORD, You Pull Us From Despair: And Bring Hope & Strength

  

  Psalm 40:2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit and set my feet upon a rock- This past week held several challenges.  My husband and I faced several hurdles that were blocking “our way.”  Adversity visited us.  However, it never suffocated us. Why?  Because of our faith in ...

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• 3 August

  Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

  

  1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. My friend recently wrote giving thanks for the myriads of happenings that contributed to a memorable and honoring funeral for her father. Her letter overflowed with praise towards the way God ...

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• 2 August

  You Can Have Peace

  

  At one time It was optimistically called “the war to end all wars.”  H.G. Wells, an English author, coined that phrase. What was later known as World War 1 began July 28, 1914, and ended November 11, 1918. The French, British, Germans, Austrians, Hungarians, Russians, Americans, Ottomans, Bulgarians, Serbs, and ...

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