10 Steps of Faith You and God Will Love
Some of us take steps of faith that are sure and precise while others trudge through halfheartedly. Jesus watched faith in action as He went about doing good. Jesus, our biggest encourager, would be...
Author: Betsy Wise
Biblical Principles of Kindness God’s Way
Biblical principles of kindness don’t interest me when I first wake up. Even a cup of java wouldn’t infuse a dose of warmth towards others. I don’t chase down the virtue first thing but...
5 Christian Vacations to Boost Your Spirit
Christian vacations reset your life. A constant roar of filthy language and hearing “God doesn’t exist” along with lustful TV programs can capsize your faith. Your heart aches for families grieving for loved ones...
Spirit of Rejection and How to Uproot It
Christians deal with the spirit of rejection differently than other people. Even so, rejection never sits well with your insides. Why is that? You love your one-off talents and abilities that God applauds and...
Which Christian Denomination Is Right for You?
You’re on the fence. This important decision involves which Christian denomination is right for you and your family. A hodgepodge of doctrines, beliefs, and precepts jumble up your thinking—Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Pentecostal? There...
How Does God Heal a Broken Heart?
When you ask yourself, how does God heal a broken heart, the answer is because Jesus knows how you feel. Jesus steps up and dies for you. His broken heart sees what others don’t....
You Are Not Worthless Ever
You are not worthless. It was 1977 and I kept repeating that phrase. Five years earlier according to the world’s standards, I married well by becoming a member of an affluent family. I loved...
Fake Christian: 6 Ways to Spot One
Fake Christian. Is there a way to identify one? Would an albatross around their neck show a person’s spiritual condition? When Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote, “The Scarlett Letter”, an adulteress, Hester Prynne, wears an “A”...
How to Make Things Happen Spiritually
How to make things happen spiritually is a quandary to most people. Why? Comfort zones are easier than learning how to know God intimately. Staying on the sidelines is safer where you can watch...
A Determined Christian Lives Life Boldly
You’re a determined Christian. Your feet hit the floor, you have a plan, and intend to hit the bullseye so ideas become realities. Your go-to verse is Psalm 57:7 “My heart is fixed, Oh...