Ash Wednesday is perhaps the 3rd most recognisable day in the liturgical calendar observed by a number of churches, including the Roman Catholic church to which I belong. The reason for this notoriety, even among non-Christians, is that many church-goers will be going around all day with ashes on their forehead. Like Christmas decorations and Easter eggs, it is an unmistakable sign that something religious is going on. The true significance of the gesture isn’t to show off how pious…Continue Reading
Faith
27+ Bible Verses for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day can be a complicated holiday. If you’re single, Valentine’s Day is either a painful reminder of loneliness OR it’s a fun excuse to celebrate with your gal pals. If you’re in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is either an opportunity for romance OR a lot of pressure to spend money. But Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to be a stressful occasion. Especially if you’re a Christian woman, you can turn to God. Of course, Christians should always turn to God!…Continue Reading
6 Questions Christians Should Ask Before Posting Online
How do people know you’re a Christian? Certainly, I call myself a Christian. I attend church, although not nearly as often as I should. I share prayer requests with Christian friends, and I respond to prayer requests from friends. But people should know I’m a Christian through much more than my most obvious Christian actions. Do I act like a Christian in all my words and deeds? Do I act like a Christian online? I fail daily to live up…Continue Reading
Finding God in the Ordinary
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I might earn a commission at no cost to you. I only recommend products that I truly value as a Christian woman. My mother found Christian inspiration from many sources: her ministers, friends at church, famous Christian women, a multitude of devotionals for women and prayer books for women, and more. But she didn’t always connect to the prayers she read. She didn’t always feel like her prayer books…Continue Reading