The coverings we try to make for ourselves to hide our sins are always inferior to the provision that God made thousands of years ago. No, we certainly cannot 'reinvent the wheel' when it comes to our salvation. There is nothing that can wash away our sins except having the blood of Jesus applied to our lives individually.

We often start something and never finish it because we go into it with doubt and skepticism. If we do everything as unto the Lord and surrender our lives to Him, he gives us the peace, joy, endurance and sustainability we need. Ironically, even in the midst of change or turmoil.

For as long as I've been able to walk and talk, I have been raised in around the church. The old timers would say almost on a daily basis, 'This world is not my home, I'm just passing through." The Lord has not returned yet, however, I have begun to share their sentiments that it will be soon. We must not be procrastinators, we make the necessary preparations for our journey home, aka to heaven.

Without a physical object present, there would be no shadow. Throughout the history of time shadows had offered direction, shade and comfort for those trying to find their way, and the need of these still exists. Now is our time to point someone to the cross of Calvary so they might find their way.

The female branch of the family tree has always played a significant role in keeping everything running in the household and life in general. Proverbs 31 gives us a synopsis of this. Before we or anyone sell ourselves short and say we could never measure up to the 'virtuous woman' in this story, take a deeper examination of your life and you will be surprised!

The commandments in the word of God regarding reproduction come to us not only in a physical sense, but spiritually as well. He set His creation in order to be able to be fruitful and multiply. He has made us for His pleasure, just as our children bring joy to our lives.

If we study the genuine article, it is always easier to spot the counterfeit. We must teach our children the truth of God's word, so their hearts will be safeguarded against the lies of Satan and this world.

Sometimes expressions in the English language do not make much sense at first glance, however, upon further examination, we can glean understanding. When it comes to the Word of God, the scripture tells us we should meditate on it day and night. Why? To absorb and benefit from all of the nutrients it has for us that we can grow thereby.

My motto has always been, 'Variety is the Spice of Life', however, we must not allow Satan to present things in a skewed way to make us believe there is no hope. He will thereby take advantage of us and cause us to falter. We must get to know the Creator, who is the source of all things, so we can enjoy life to the fullest.

It is true that most of the pickles we get into are of our own making. This is true with sin as well in the beginning mankind were willfully disobedient to the command of God, however, this is where the definition of 'grace' originated. It is favor shown toward us that we do not deserve, nor can we earn. It is just pure love on the part of the giver. So amazing, that it is almost unexplainable.