Faith and Trust — Samantha Harvey
There is no one way to describe the relationship between faith and trust; it is as complex as its author (Heb. 12:2).… Read More Faith and Trust — Samantha Harvey
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Belief and Behavior, Cause and Effect — Samantha Harvey
I have heard it said, “Don’t sweat the small stuff. Everything is the small stuff.” Yet I think it is important not to overlook some small stuff. My youngest child, who is 6 years old, decided to pull out about a foot of the white out tape just for fun. I went to charge my… Read More Belief and Behavior, Cause and Effect — Samantha Harvey
The Impact of What Other People Say About You — Samantha Harvey
When I was in my third year of teaching mathematics, I made a small poster of a quote from Regina Brett that said “What other people think of you is none of your business.” It stands to reason that if a person thinks it, they will say it (especially a teenager). Everyone has the right… Read More The Impact of What Other People Say About You — Samantha Harvey
Does My Identity Come From What I Have Done? — Samantha Harvey
Solomon wrote, “Even a child is known by his deeds, whether what he does is pure and right” (Prov. 20:11). I can recall my dad using a certain phrase to make a point as my sisters and I were growing up: “If it has feathers like a duck, quacks like a duck, and waddles like… Read More Does My Identity Come From What I Have Done? — Samantha Harvey
Am I A Sinner Because I Sin? — Samantha Harvey
In January 2019, my beloved Nana passed from this earth. I was able to fly home to Texas to be with her as she took her last breath and attend the funeral. During the funeral, many people spoke of the good things Nana did and how she blessed others. My mother’s parents attended the funeral… Read More Am I A Sinner Because I Sin? — Samantha Harvey
We Are Secure In Christ — Samantha Harvey
Born in 1829, Priscilla Jane Owens spent her entire life in Baltimore, Maryland. She not only dedicated nearly a half century of her life to teaching public school, she taught Sunday school as well. But what we know of her talents lie in the hymns she wrote. While most of her hymns were written for… Read More We Are Secure In Christ — Samantha Harvey
We Are Accepted In Christ — Samantha Harvey
Babies, in general, learn to sit up on their own before they become mobile. As they master the skill of sitting, they learn an incredible amount about the world around them through observation and study. Soon they learn to crawl and walk, leaving a mother rarely with an opportunity to sit down after that. Life… Read More We Are Accepted In Christ — Samantha Harvey
We Are Significant In Christ — Samantha Harvey
Think back to your high school days and recall things that were important. As teenagers, it seems so important to feel like you fit in and belong. You want to be fashionable, drive a cool car, be invited to parties, make the right grades, be a part of extracurricular activities such as sports or drama,… Read More We Are Significant In Christ — Samantha Harvey
Women Of The Bible: Lydia — Samantha Harvey
The human body basically runs on electricity. The food we eat contains electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc.), and the water we drink helps them pump in and out of cells constantly, allowing electricity to run through the body powering muscles and nerves. Without these, our bodies would not be able to function. We have… Read More Women Of The Bible: Lydia — Samantha Harvey
Women Of The Bible: Miriam — Samantha Harvey
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but I also believe the reverse to be true. Well written words can paint a clear picture. While we do not have a plethora of words detailing the life of Miriam, the Bible includes enough words that allow us to paint an insightful picture… Read More Women Of The Bible: Miriam — Samantha Harvey
Women Of The Bible: A Thirst For Righteousness — Samantha Harvey
Are you familiar with the English proverb, “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink”? Its meaning is as obvious as the phrase is popular: you can present someone with an opportunity but you cannot force them to capitalize on it. A person will do as they will. However, you… Read More Women Of The Bible: A Thirst For Righteousness — Samantha Harvey
Women Of The Bible: The Woman With The Blood Issue — Samantha Harvey
We do not even know her name. She is just “a certain woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years.” Three gospels describe the account of this woman with the issue of blood. Mark 5:25-34 has the longest passage about her. We know she suffered with this problem for over a decade and… Read More Women Of The Bible: The Woman With The Blood Issue — Samantha Harvey
Women of the Bible: Sarah — Samantha Harvey
Many of us know about Sarah and Abraham and the Hebrew nation that was built with their descendants. We are first introduced to these individuals at the end of the eleventh chapter of Genesis in the genealogy of Shem. We are told that Abram (Abraham), the eldest of Terah’s sons, took a wife and her… Read More Women of the Bible: Sarah — Samantha Harvey
Women of the Bible: Mary and Martha — Samantha Harvey
We have limited knowledge of those close to Jesus during His time on earth. Most of them include the apostles but we read of a few others that fellowshipped with Jesus on a more personal level. Mary and Martha are prime examples. It is interesting to see how these women are mentioned by name and… Read More Women of the Bible: Mary and Martha — Samantha Harvey
Women of the Bible: Eve — Samantha Harvey
It is interesting that Satan presented to Eve the same pride of life that was his downfall (1 Tim. 3:6). I believe that in her naivety and in her trust and love for God, she thought that being like Him would be a good thing. However, with his words Satan had planted a seed of temptation. Eve allowed that seed to grow into a personal desire, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes (1 John 2:15-17), and that desire brought forth sin (James 1:14-15).… Read More Women of the Bible: Eve — Samantha Harvey
Psalm 73: Drawing Near To God – Samantha Harvey
Psalm 73 is unique in that it tells a story about the psalmist’s struggles with envy, doubts, and his faith in God. However, through his struggles the psalmist Asaph learned to trust in God. Asaph describes what the pleasures of life could offer him based on the fortunes and prosperity of those around him (vs.… Read More Psalm 73: Drawing Near To God – Samantha Harvey
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