The Enchantment

The Enchantment

So…. When I lived in the Northwest during the whole Covid, BLM and the George Floyd uproar, I decide to take a walk on a nearby trail. After all, all the “drama” wasn’t really among us I thought. Well, along this trail I was a met with a man jogging, who stopped to kneel before…

An Act of Service
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An Act of Service

True service, as an extension of God’s will, must be intentional and inspired by genuine desire, not obligation, to avoid the pitfalls of false worship akin to ancient idolatry (e.g., Asherah, Molech, Chemosh), which led to Solomon’s downfall and can manifest as self-glorification or neglect of family under the guise of service. The article cautions against trying to serve everyone, emphasizing that, unlike Abraham or Jesus, whose singular acts brought righteousness and salvation to all, our role is to serve selectively and sacredly, avoiding mechanical “cogdom” and shameful sacrifices, so that through prayerful, joyful service we rebuild the temple of the Holy Spirit, honor God with our first fruits, and align with His grace, as exemplified by Jesus’ sacrifice in Romans 5:15.

people forming round by shoes

The Right Premise

The author reflects on their family’s homeschooling experience, emphasizing the importance of parental authority and the limitations imposed by institutions and government. They express concerns about the lack of community support for homeschooling families and criticize the perceived elitism in terms like “educational independence.” True education should honor diverse voices while maintaining parental control.

cake powdered with sugar on top

Poinsetta Care, etc.

Have you ever felt like you want to extend that “Christmas” feeling. Answering this question led me to seeking out the best way to extend the life of our poinsettia plants. I know, simple solution, right? As I was reflecting on the scripture that says “Do not say “Why were the old days better than…