Acts 3:19-21 English Standard Version (ESV)

19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, 21 whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.

We have been studying John Brevere’s book Driven by Eternity with our group this season and he writes a God inspirited story about judgement day and what that will look like.

Scriptures tell us Luke 13:24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. However God has also already given us the direction for entrance to His kingdom in the scriptures.  Our journey is to read, learn understand and align our lives in partnership with eternity.

We have made God out to be loving, kind, merciful, accepting, and all though He is...

Leadership

Hebrews 13:17

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

I’ve been in leadership for over 20 years and it has been mostly wonderful and sometimes a frustrating journey of events.

Learning to be a good leader starts with being a good follower.

Early in my years of business and working under individuals, I always wanted to be a blessing to those that would employ me. I mean think about it, someone is choosing to invest in you by allowing you to be on their payroll. Now that is favor, because employers, owners, bosses have choices, and you should count it a blessing to be chosen.

Now along with that comes your role in being an honorable student of your leader. It’s always funny as I see over and over again entitlement issues with individuals believing they “Deserve” to...

Sometimes we overthink decorating, we overthink projects. We think they are too big and too costly.

That is not so.

We have created an amazing focal point in this living room by updating the fireplace. It's simple but makes a statement. It took less than three hours and cost less than $30. See how…

Creatively Living Blog - Fireplace Makeover In 3 hours & Under $30

In biblical times, a mantel was created as a large shield (sometimes portable) used to deflect stones, spears, and arrows. (Nahum 2)

So, how can you create a mantel that will deflect the arrows [affliction] that come at you and your home? Deuteronomy 6:9 & 11:20 says “You shall write them [the Lord’s word] on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” (AMP)

Your mantel can be your mantle {your covering}.

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I've found that having a messy house makes me distracted and discouraged. I've found that creating a command center has helped me stay organized and on top of tasks.

I've included 5 tips on creating your command center in this article...

Creatively Living - Creating A Command Center

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Are there areas in your life where you need to create a command center? What controls you? What is messy and distracting you from doing what is important?

Matthew 13:22-23 (TPT) says “The seed sown among weeds represents the person who receives the message, but all of life’s busy distractions, his divided heart, and his ambition for wealth result in suffocating the kingdom message and prevent him from bearing spiritual fruit.

As for the seed that fell upon good, rich soil, it represents the hearts of people who hear and fully embrace the message of heaven’s kingdom realm. Their lives bear good fruit—some yield a harvest of thirty, sixty, even one hundred times as much...

I have "spring fever".  We've had some nice weather lately and it has me longing to be outside as much as possible.

With this comes the desire to clean up, decorate, and enjoy my time outside. I love this season! To see how I made this outdoor rug, click here...

Creatively Living - DIY Painted Outdoor Rug

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Genesis 1:14 (AMP) says "Then God said, “Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be useful for signs, and for marking seasons, days, and years."

When I say "I love this seasons", I'm not just referring to "season" in terms of weather, but the "season" where I thoroughly enjoy nature and being outside.  What other ways do you view the word "season"? 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (AMP) says "There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven".

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