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Too self-conscious to be meek?
Meekness is not the absence of bold or courageous faith. True meekness is the absence of fear and competition in our relationships. It is trusting God to take care of justice and fairness. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged humility, John 3:16, Matthew 5, Meekness, shyness, trusting God
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Happy Holy Days, to you!
This time of peace and goodwill would be much better served by setting a Christ-like example in all our relationships. No one has ever been coerced into genuine belief, but many have been brought to Christ through the genuine love and respect of a Christian. Continue reading
Meek Christian soldiers?
Genuine humility is a recognition of the self-hood of others, an awareness that each person is as real and as worthy of love and respect as I am. Humility accepts the validity of another person’s thoughts and feelings. Continue reading
The Battle is the LORD’s
today Bible believing Christians are under siege from many cultural and political forces. We are seen by many as an enemy to be defeated. How should we respond? Continue reading
The meek shall inherit
In the current climate of aggressive intolerance, I’ve been mulling over the Biblical concept of meekness, as in “the meek shall inherit the Earth (Matthew 5:5)” Some folks seem to confuse meekness with shyness. But shyness is usually the result … Continue reading
Resist, Adapt, or Transform
I like to think I’m pretty adaptable. Like most of us, I’ve faced challenges from time to time, but I’ve always prided myself on my ability to make the best of things. Whenever life has thrown me a curve ball … Continue reading
Know your audience
Every writer soon learns how important it is to know exactly who you are writing for. The audience for my own cozy mystery novels (writing as J.B. Hawker) is predominantly women over forty who like wholesome, entertaining stories about down-to-earth characters. … Continue reading
Loving our enemies
Matthew 5:43 You have heard people say, “Love your neighbors and hate your enemies.” 44 But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. 45 Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings
Tagged church unity, election, enemies, family strife, Matthew 5
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Power Walking with Jonna 