Sheep: Fun Facts The Bible compares us to sheep, so I thought it would be wise to find out about sheep and our sheep-like characteristics. Basic Sheep Knowledge: Baby sheep are called lambs and are less than a year of age A yearling is between
Defining Delight Delight is “that which gives great pleasure, satisfaction or joy.” As a beautiful landscape delights the eyes; harmony delights the ear; the good conduct of children, delights their parents. ~Webster 1828 When something delights us, we tend to protect our time so that
Longing Can Motivate Us for Good Longing is ‘earnestly desiring, craving or uncommon appetite’ which can motivate us to use the opportunities before us and accomplish great things. Our love for Christ can propel us to reach past our ‘comfort zone’ to build hospitals and
Worship is usually thought of as a song, but worship has more to do with our heart posture than with singing. True worship starts with a heart willing to exalt God. Worship is an expression of our love to God, our awe of God, and
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. We take time to visit and celebrate with family and friends. It is a joyful time of the year, but sometimes it can be stressful. Here are 5 ways to gain peace at Christmas. Peace is a
The Beatitudes are the attitudes – what we think in our hearts, our outlook on life – that are in our lives as believers. ~Warren W. Wiersbe Jesus said we are blessed. Blessed is “enjoying spiritual happiness and the favor of God.” [W] Blessed are
Self-Control Defined Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit that develops and grows as we spend time with God and surrender to His Holy Spirit. Self-Control is defined as the ability to manage our actions, feelings and emotions. [D] Self-Control is for us to be
Gentleness in Action I have seen ranchers gently and tenderly bandage their horse’s leg because their horse indicated they were struggling after stepping into a hole in the ground. I have seen small children gently holding their new baby brother or sister after being birthed.
Faithfulness Defined Faith is defined as “the assent of the mind or understanding to the truth of divine revelation, on the authority of God’s testimony, accompanied with a [affectionate] assent of the will or [approval] of the heart.’ “It is an entire confidence or trust