Kathleen Orenza
Living simply revolves around stripping away the unnecessary and focusing on what truly matters. This approach to life encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where less is more, and happiness stems from meaningful experiences rather than material possessions. However, living simply is not just about owning fewer things. It is about cultivating...
Good day beautiful people, Today’s post is a warning to us all to beware of individuals who hide behind the title of ‘prophet’ (a self proclaimed title) to extort people of their money. This has be…
Sometimes, it can be hard to feel close to God. When we face tough times or feel lost, we might wonder where God is. Yet, the Bible contains special verses to help us experience God's love and presence.These words are like a comforting hug or a guiding light. They remind...
By Elizabeth Prata “Women are excluded from certain ministries” “Our freedom to serve is restricted” “We’re not equal, it’s not fair” “Men are oppressing us with an overreach in their interpretatio…
After the Lord had finished speaking to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “I am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken accurately about me….” -Job 42:7a, NLT THAT “friend” said all sort of things to you… …they were inaccurate about God (and you) just like Job’s friends. Sometimes this is … Continue reading "Friend like the ones Job had"
Have you ever wondered why God, in all His perfection, often chooses the most unlikely candidates to fulfill His plans?From the shepherd boy who became a king to a stuttering man leading a nation, the Bible is replete with stories of ordinary, flawed individuals used for extraordinary purposes.Consider if your...
In our busy world, it is easy to lose sight of how to care for each other. Yet, when we reflect on Jesus, a unique love comes to mind.He did not merely speak of love; he demonstrated it through every action. He taught us to be kind, to understand others,...
Having a complete dependence on God is what we need to rejoice amidst trials and persevere during hardships. But, have you ever asked yourself if you rely entirely on God’s will and ways?Whenever we are under trial or facing the consequences of our wrong decisions, I often hear people say,...
“Love is love” rejects that anyone needs a gospel rescue.
I don’t just want to know that something works; I want to know how it works. I want to understand it. When I was a young adult and installed my first ceiling fan, my father was there and showed me …
“He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea” (Micah 7:19). Yesterday we explored the grave mistake that David…
“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires…When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” -John 8:44a,c, NIV “Not telling” (about the adulterous affair) is simply “lying” by another name. I think Satan has a heyday with … Continue reading "Not telling is simply lying by another name"
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1). Last week we started to discuss how…
“for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, declares the Lord”(Jeremiah 29:9). Jeremiah wrote letters to the children of Israel who were in exile in Babylon. …
“Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order” (Matthew 12:44). Jesus shared the parable of the return of the un…
Dating has become even more complicated. But I still believe in the process of brave dating. Let's talk about the real of it.
Dating has become even more complicated. But I still believe in the process of brave dating. Let's talk about the real of it.
We don’t pray curse prayers very often in modern times, but perhaps our prayers are still focused on ourselves with negative implications for others. Join D ...
Kathleen Orenza
Finding a moment of tranquility is often challenging. The beauty of quotes about inner peace is invaluable in this context. These words, filled with wisdom and insight, offer us a pathway to serenity. They remind us that amidst life's chaos, a peaceful core exists within each of us, waiting to...
You cannot eliminate all holiday stress of course, but you can certainly minimize it.