When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernum. At that time, the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death. When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elder to ask him to come and heal his slave. So they earnestly begged… Continue reading Just say the word from where you are
If you only love those who love you, why should you get credit for that?
But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, give them your shirt also. Give to… Continue reading If you only love those who love you, why should you get credit for that?
Is This a Day to Save a Life or to Destroy it?
One Sabbath day as Jesus was walking through some grainfields, his disciples broke off heads of grain, rubbed off the husks in their hands, and ate the grain. But some Pharisees said, "Why are you breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath?"Jesus replied, "Haven't you read in the Scriptures what David did when… Continue reading Is This a Day to Save a Life or to Destroy it?
Healthy people don’t need a doctor – Sick people do.
Later, as Jesus left the town, he saw a tax collector named LEvi sitting at his tax collector's booth. "Follow me and be my disciple," Jesus said to him. So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him. But the Pharisees and their teachers of religious law complained bitterly to Jesus' disciples, "Why do you… Continue reading Healthy people don’t need a doctor – Sick people do.
When Jesus says “It’s time to fish,” You go fishing
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Now go out where it is deeper and let down your nets to catch some fish." "Master", Simon replied, "We worked hard all night last night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, I'll let the nets down again." And this time their… Continue reading When Jesus says “It’s time to fish,” You go fishing
Remembering the Miracles
Sometimes life happens. Sometimes we get ourselves in trouble and sometimes trouble follows us around. That's life. Life isn't always good, but God is. And one of the best things I ever started doing was journaling. I write down my prayers and my thoughts as often as I can, and I try to take notes… Continue reading Remembering the Miracles
Having a Happy Personality with a Heavy Soul… Sometimes it gets Weird
My whole life - I've been known as the happy one, the positive one, the glass-half-full one, a positive Polly. I'm known to tell people to love themselves fiercely and that anything could always be worse. I'm an uplifter. I like making people happy. I get so excited about the smallest things - and I… Continue reading Having a Happy Personality with a Heavy Soul… Sometimes it gets Weird
A Beautiful Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, VA
Dustin and I had an amazing weekend exploring Portsmouth, VA and I am thrilled to share it with you! I was able to work closely with Keith Toler through The City Of Portsmouth's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department in the creation of this exciting Itinerary for A Romantic Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth. Portsmouth is an… Continue reading A Beautiful Weekend Getaway in Portsmouth, VA
One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA
One-Day Itinerary for Lynchburg VA We live only an hour south of Lynchburg - so it's an ideal place to get away, without really having to go far. My mom gave us a gift certificate for a couples massage at London Salt Spa. So we decided to make an entire day out of it. Here's… Continue reading One-Day Itinerary to Explore Lynchburg VA
An Open Letter to Boys, from a Man (about Women)
I don’t know if it’s for everyone, but I had to do it. What I’ve learned about women- An informative read for boys (of all ages) from a man WARNING: UNAPOLOGETIC EXPLICIT LANGUAGE 2nd WARNING: Long post alert By Dustin Haberer An Open Letter to Boys, from a Man (about Women) Soooo my fiancé does… Continue reading An Open Letter to Boys, from a Man (about Women)