Daily Bible Reading Devotional [1 Samuel 3:1-20]-January 16, 2017

Hanna Presenting Samuel to Eli the Priest

Scripture Reading(s) 1 Samuel 3:1-20 3:1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 3:2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Psalm 40:1-11]-January 15, 2017

Psalm 40 drew me up

Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 40:1-11 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 40:2 He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song … Read more

Up-Lifting News! – Weekend Roundup

Lab with tennis ball

Up-Lifting News! Florida Restaurant Offers Special ‘Angel Shot’ to Help Women Escape Bad Dates A restaurant in Florida is helping women stay safe! They established a “code word” system to help women make an exit from situations where they feel safe or uncomfortable.  Knowing that the restaurant staff have your back can give women peace … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Isaiah 49:1-7]-January 14, 2017

Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 49:1-7 49:1 Listen to me, O coastlands, pay attention, you peoples from far away! The LORD called me before I was born, while I was in my mother’s womb he named me. 49:2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made … Read more

How to Make New Year’s Resolutions that stick

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Happy New Year!  I personally love the optimism of a new year, getting a new calendar, and starting a new school semester. It’s a blank slate and perfect motivation to leave the old behind. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, The Top  New Year’s Resolutions follow into the following broad categories: Lose Weight/Healthier Eating … Read more