“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Prov. 17:22 Even thousands of years ago, God revealed to Solomon that a merry heart worked like a medicine. Surprise, surprise. God knew how the body worked because He made it! Turns out, as should be expected, lots of research … More What’s In a Smile?
Looking back at this past year really helps us to understand that we are living out some of the best years of our lives. God has blessed us so much! The McGee family has had a very full year, as usual! In January, Josh’s parents paid for all of the McGee family to spend two … More McGee 2019 Memories
By: Jen McGee In the “sprit of Christmas”, I thought it would be fun to address some common misconceptions surrounding the “Christmas Story”. I think it’s very important that we truly learn the Word of God and learn how to separate truth from what we have speculated or seen in movies and plays over the … More Do You REALLY Know the “Christmas Story”? – Common Misconceptions
I’m currently staying at the “Sea of Galilee” Hotel in Magdala, Israel. The very town where Mary Magdalene lived. We have seen Caesarea, evil King Herod’s palace, the theater where gladiators fought, Capernaum, Mount Carmel, Tel Dan, Nazareth, the Mount of Precipice, the Road to Damascus, “The Gates of Hell”, pagan and idol worshipping grounds, … More “Every knee shall bend in reverence…” – Musings from the Land of Israel
Shy people, depressed people, elderly people, Stay-At-Home-Parents, widows/widowers, new moms, sick people, etc. can all fall into the black hole of their homes. The home can be a blessing and a curse. As women, we are to be “keepers at home”. What a blessing to be able to care for our loved ones and keep … More Be the Right Kind of H.E.R.M.I.T
I am convinced that one of Satan’s most masterful plans is to create division in the church through the tactic of criticism and discouragement. It’s actually very simple. He doesn’t mind if people in the church try to serve the Lord – as long as he can ensure that a select group of people (who … More “A Messenger of Satan to Buffet Me”
There is never, ever a time in the Bible where you will find a command, reminder, suggestion, story, parable or principle about loving yourself. We are never instructed to “find ourselves” or to work on our self-love. We are never told to spend time thinking of ourselves at all, actually. This can be confusing when … More As Thyself…
Did you know that right now as you read this, there are missionaries across the planet who are having to meet with their church members in secret? Missionaries who are being arrested for preaching the Gospel? It baffles my mind that this still goes on. Here we are over here in posh America where “enough … More An Under-Utilized American Privilege
I recently asked my Facebook friends to tell me some of their best memories as children when they truly felt connected to their parents. Answer after answer came in of my friends reminiscing about some of their favorite moments with their parents. Overwhelmingly, activities revolving around quality time were the top answers. Trips to the … More How to Connect with Your Kids in a Wireless World
James 4:14 “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” Unless the Lord comes back first, you and I have an appointment with death. Just picture imaginary countdown clocks over our heads. With … More It’s Your Funeral
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