Three hours of darkness-from the 6th hour to the 9th hour, from noon to three. Darkness. Darkness which represented sin. I wonder if those that demanded His crucifixion cried, “What have we done?” I wonder if hearts and eyes were opened and words whispered, “This man was really God’s Son.” One centurion recognized this truth
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Spiritual vs Physical Heart Health
The last blog post was on The Power of the Human Heart. If you missed it, click here: https://rebeccapierskalla.com/the-power-of-the-human-heart/ This week let’s be curious about the health of our heart. Both physical and spiritual. Physical health is important, no doubt. The heart is an amazing organ. Here are some fun facts: 1893, the first heart
The Power of the Human Heart
Jeremiah 17:9-10 “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I, the Lord, search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.” The heart, a small, yet powerful, life-giving organ. It acts like a muscle really. For
Live Fully Today
Happy New Year! Goodbye 2020! Bring on 2021! What are you most excited about in the new year? What makes you want to jump out of bed each morning? What dreams and goals are stirring in your heart? No one can deny the difficulty of 2020. It was a challenging year to say the least.
Jesus is Love
1 John 4:9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. Christmas reminds us that God so loved the world, He sent his one and only Son to save us. John 3:16 God did not send
Jesus is With Us
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. This is a widely recognized verse foretelling of Jesus’ birth. Immanuel means ‘God with us’. The prophet Isaiah was called to write this book approximately 700 years before the
Jesus meets us in our breath
Genesis 2:7 then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. Close your eyes, Take a deep breath… In…out… Take another In…out… Feel your lungs expand Notice your abdomen rise and fall Our breath is a
Living a Life of Thanksgiving
This is the time of year when we are often asked, “What are you thankful for?” The list may include: Family and friends Health Food/clothing/home Job/career/financial security These are good, very good; and definitely should be remembered daily. Psalm 100:1-5 This Psalm provides beautiful insight into living a life of thanksgiving beyond the list. Verses
Stress: Are You Weary?
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV In Part 1, we reviewed stress by looking at the definition and the types of stress. We learned about the
Stress: Can It Be Managed?
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34 NIV This is Part 1 of a series on stress. No one is immune to stress, to worry, or feeling anxious. We have all felt, to varying degrees, the effects of stress in
