• Christmas Countdown (12 Days till Christmas)

    There are only 12 days till Christmas.  Who reading happened to come upon this post while shopping online for gifts or mailing Christmas cards?  It’s crazy!!! Christmas really is a wonderful time!  Can you imagine Mary, Jesus’ mother, at this time.  She only must wait 12 more days to give birth to the Messiah, the King of the world.  Today, dwell on the fact that God is King.  He loves you and always takes care of you.  There is never any need to worry, because He is right beside you! Isaiah 9:6New International Version (NIV) 6 For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the…

  • All in a Day’s Work

    Christmas truly is the busiest time of the year!  So many fun activities and social events take place.  Shops are filled with people.  The air sings with merriment and joy.  Homes are being furnished with Christmas decorations.  Kitchens are filled with smells of cookies, treats, and food.  Everyone is in great spirits.  It’s Jesus’ birthday after all! In conclusion, Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year!  Since December is so busy, families are spending a lot of time socially.  Friends and relatives call from all corners of the world. Through all the sociability, I think that we sometimes forget what is right at home.  In some schools,…

  • Christmas Countdown (20 Days till Christmas)

    The Christmas Countdown is here, and I am so excited.  Christmas is such a special time of year.  Jesus came into the world to save sinners!  How brave and marvelous He is! Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. There is the slightest moderation to the Christmas Countdown blog posts.  They will be posted every four days instead of five days, and they start today, December 4th. So, you guys will get to start counting down the days till Christmas with me even…

  • Presents and Jesus

    Presents!  Do you know how much joy presents bring to children on Christmas?  Many smiles stretch across childrens’ faces all around the world at the sight of presents under the Christmas tree.  Presents are a way to spread joy, bond with friends and family, and make memories. I was talking to my Dad about his opinion on presents.  During this conversation, he reminded me that the Wise Men brought gifts to Jesus. Now, Christmas doesn’t have to be all about receiving gifts, but about giving gifts and praising God for the things we do receive. In my opinion, the world has twisted Christmas into some sort of trademark for spending…

  • FUN Snacks for Kids

        Looking for some fun/healthy snacks for your kids this Christmas. Well, here comes healthy and fun! Today, I have some fun snacks that can be used when babysitting, for snack time at home, or for a little time in the kitchen with some littles. Lots of cool stuff!!!

  • Christmas Countdown is Almost Here!

       Christmas is a very special holiday. It’s Jesus’s birthday, and it’s a day to celebrate! There will be lots of celebration on Tenacious Faith too! Along with lots of Christmas posts, Tenacious Faith will host it’s annual Christmas Countdown!!!     The Christmas Countdown is much fun! Every five days of December, I post a Christmas Countdown sheet on the blog with day’s marked down until Christmas day. You can follow along by liking the Christmas Countdown blog posts, or you may print your own Christmas Countdown paper. I will put the link for the Christmas Countdown below. You can find Christmas Countdown posts at the Events category starting December 5th!  …

  • Be Inspiration Part 6

    COLOSSIANS 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Proverbs 25:15 With patience you can persuade a ruler, and a soft tongue can break bones. 1 Timothy 1:16 However, I was treated with mercy so that Christ Jesus could use me, the foremost sinner, to demonstrate his patience. This patience serves as an example for those who would believe in him and live forever. Hebrews 6:12 Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are receiving the promises through faith and patience.   Finally, we have reached our last intimate Today’s Tenacity post focusing on Colossians 3:12. On Wednesday, we will sum up about all…

  • God’s Wonderful World Outside

       Have you ever sat in a large pasture or field and just breathed God’s presence into your lungs? I’m really considering making the goal to do that soon. Ha Ha! I do strongly feel God’s presence sometimes when I am in the Word or praying, but I’ve never sat and just breathed. What would happen if we just sat and breathed in the Lord’s everlasting peace everyday in the earth He created? Close your eyes. Listen for His voice. Breathe His peace. Over all, reach for Him. God says that if we seek Him we will find Him. Deuteronomy 4:29 But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will…

  • Be Inspiration Part 5

    COLOSSIANS 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 1 Peter 3:15 But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence in God when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.    There are a couple different meanings of gentleness, but this is the one that we are going to discuss today (can be found at Dictionary.com): not severe, rough, or violent; mild: a gentle wind; a gentle tap on the shoulder.    Would you listen to somebody’s opinion if they threw rocks at you or hit you? I would think not! You would probably think that that person was brutal and untrustworthy.    As believers in…

  • Gather to Feast

       My experience in my own home has shown something great, something worth sharing. Are you ready!?! Get ready!!! Give me your full attention for just one minute. If there is anything worth fighting for, it’s a relationship with your family.    When it comes to family relationships, put everything else aside and ask God to help build a strong friendship between your family. Proverbs 17:17  A friend always loves,     and a brother is born to share trouble.    My family has and will forever cherish our mealtimes. A lot of connections start from a conversation during a good meal. We need not only to feast on food, but we need…