I've been increasingly growing to love the Thanksgiving holiday season over the past few years. It's a specific period of time that reminds me of the realities I should hold as important in my life all the time… namely, the goodness of God and His many blessings...
What If God Gave You What You Asked For? There are many stories in which a discontent individual wishes for something he doesn’t have. Conveniently, in some of these stories, a fairy or genie appears telling the individual their next three wishes will be granted. Often, the individual wastes their wishes or wishes for something …
Over the past several months, I’ve been praying a lot about what the Lord wants me to do with the various desires I have. I would like to do a few posts over the next few weeks on “Desires and the Believer,” looking at some Scripture passages that have been challenging to me. Today I …
Continue reading Why You Should “Waste” Your God-Given Gifts
Hello everyone! I decided to do a post on a little craft project I made today! It is a little (and very cute) Christmas tree made from pipe cleaners (Chenille), pom-poms, and some glue. It is super simple and very fun to do, so grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a …
This last weekend we received some snow where I live. It seemed a good opportunity to add another post about snow as an object lesson of God's character. Through His creation, God gives us a tiny glimpse of who He is. As I have mentioned before, snow is a beautiful reminder of God’s forgiveness and …
The Dangers of Ingratitude In my devotions, I have spent a lot of time in the Psalms recently and I have noticed the frequent focus on praise and thanksgiving. In my life, I have noticed that I do not give thanks to God as often as I should. Since the US holiday of Thanksgiving is …
Continue reading The Dangers of Ingratitude + 10 Ways to Cultivate Thankfulness in Your Life
Hello There! My name is Berecki and this is my first post here at Life and Godliness Ministries! I am really excited about this website and the opportunity to share some of the things I have learned or am learning with you all! Where in the world have I been? So, it has been a …
It’s been a little while since I have had a chance to post anything. This last month has been pretty busy for me. Not too long ago, I posted an article on snow as a picture of God’s grace, I would like to continue that thought, but from a different perspective. A Snowy Covering Currently, …
After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. ~Matthew 2:11 “Aw, what an adorable baby!” Such a phrase is not uncommonly said concerning many babies-especially from …
One of the things I enjoy about winter is snow. I love to watch the little flakes descend from the sky. God’s creation points to its Creator and snow is one of the little ways that God has revealed His character. There are many little lessons that can be learned from snow and it is …
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