This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6, NIV
Bible Doodle: Ephesians 3:6
Where do our labels come from?
When I was doing a character study on Ruth of the Bible, I started investigating the affects that labels can have on her self-image. Did the labels assigned to Ruth in her early life leave scars in adulthood? Did they affect her as she married into an Hebrew family and as she was introduced to… Read More
Live Life Laughing: Families 2
Regardless of the type of family, there are times of laughter and love, while they may drive you nuts other times. This family humor can be found on http://www.humorliving.com. “No family is complete without an embarrassing uncle.” -Peter Morgan “Home, nowadays, is a place where part of the family waits till the rest of the family… Read More
Bible Doodle: 1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9, NIV)
Our Labels Affect Our World View
Labels bias our perceptions, thinking, and behavior. A label or story can either separate us from, or connect us to, others. It also affects our most important relationship—the one we have with God. It is critically important that we evaluate our labels because their effects are clearly seen in our life stories. Throughout our lives,… Read More
Live Life Laughing: Families
Research shows that a sense of humor is essential in strong families. This family humor can be found on http://www.humorliving.com. “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” -George Burns “As a child my family’s menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.” -Buddy Hackett “Some family trees bear an… Read More
Bible Doodle: Love, Forever and Amen
Kathleen S Evenhouse 