Recently, I had a few days feeling a touch of Job.  Thankfully, I was definitely not at his level of despair, no sickness or death but just burdened with inconvenient and unsolicited stress and emotion.  Luckily, having the hindsight with Job’s story, we know to stay strong and diligent throughout our trials no matter what. … Continue reading "…So You’re Feeling like Job?"

Tonight at work, a teacher and I were discussing  genuine discrimination. In particular, discrimination between people who hail from the same country and/or speak the same language.  They share the same language, religion, work values and reasons for coming to America. However, the established ethnic group looks down upon the newly immigrated group and even … Continue reading "…What Are You Looking At?"

Do you recall that even Adam worked in the Garden of Eden? Genesis 2:15 “The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” So, one could ask, why, why do we work? Typically, we would all answer with…”for the money!” but, Adam … Continue reading "…Virtuous Benefits of Work"

This hopeful message is a wonderful reflection for all people who are learning a new concept, topic, idea or just trying to wrap their head around theories or traditions introduced to them for the first time. It fits me perfectly! For me, learning is a love/hate relationship.  I love learning and the knowledge that comes … Continue reading "…Growing Pains"

  This is one decision that leads to the pain of personal judgment.  I pray the choice is always in choosing God.   Peace of The Lord Always, Paula  

We have many various relationships. However, as husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, the answer to this question is easy…or at least it ought to be. Peace, Paula  

So many of us have no idea how blessed we are as Christians that God acknowledges us as His own. We will never experience this type of love, loyalty, commitment, protection or defense from anyone other than from our One True Savior. Ever. This type of love permeates the soul leaving all other superficial.  His bond … Continue reading "…The Bond That Never Breaks"

“While you might think you know what you want and what will make you happy, no one knows what will make you happy better than God. No one knows you better than God knows you.” The easiest choice to make is to place all decisions before God and He will direct us to the proper … Continue reading "…Prayerful Decisions"

A relationship without jealousy or spite, ridicule or belittling. A relationship without envy or disappointment. An unconditional relationship basked in secure devotion even though there are many. God has the unique ability to bathe us in individual love because we are all one in Him. He came for all of us.  We are one in Christ. Lord … Continue reading "…To Be Loved Unconditionally"

I never want to be on the outside looking in to the salvation of God. I want to be on the inside reveling in all the marvelous benefits of being with God. I want to be inside that circle inviting everyone into His glorious presence in this life! Life in Christ is undoubtedly freeing and … Continue reading "…Outside Looking In"