Tag Archives: unity

The Family that Prays Together Stays Together

By just reading my title I know it appears to sum up a whole message. There is so much depth in this statement than what we might see. The importance of this message goes beyond the nice thought of a family coming together before the Lord. When my husband and I first started praying together at night, we’d been married about a year. I was a bit nervous about asking him to pray for our night and our current situations. I knew he didn’t grow up praying with anyone and might feel uncomfortable. To be honest, it was a bit … Continue reading →

Christian Unity

Though not every Christian church or denomination is the same, if they are following the Bible, the differences may not be worth the amount of division that we see in the world today. The big issue here is how scripture is interpreted. It’s pretty obvious that every sect of Christianity believes they’re right. The churches I’ve seen having the most growth and changed lives seem to be the ones that are also able to work with other churches in reaching out to the community in a non-condemning way. This should not be mistaken for condoning sin! Not all churches that … Continue reading →

Commonality

What can bring a mechanic, a computer whiz, a public school teacher, and a CEO together? The Lord can bring these people together. What can bring the most popular girl in high school, the smartest boy in high school, and the shyest girl in high school together? The Lord can bring these people together. What can bring an ex-alcoholic, an ex-convict, and an ex-adulterer together? The Lord can bring these people together. In the world people place themselves in distinct groups. Most groups are based on some sort of commonality between the individuals. Most of the characteristics of these individuals … Continue reading →

10 Things Happy Families Do

What is the secret to having a happy family? Is there some special thing that some families do that make their kids actually want to hang out at home? How have some families found the key to having a home that feels good when you walk in the door? It really isn’t a secret and there’s no one special thing. It just requires a lot of love, patience, respect, and hard work. Any family can be happy if they do these ten things. Show unconditional love. All parents love their child. But the key is that your child must realize … Continue reading →

Assalamu Alaikoum — What Does that Mean?

Assalamu Alaikoum. If you’ve ever spent any time at all around Muslims, you’ve no doubt heard those words. Although they sound a bit like mumbo jumbo to an American ear, the words actually have a beautiful meaning. “Assalamu alaikoum” is an Arabic phrase that literally means, “peace be with you.” “Assalamu alaikoum” is a Muslim greeting. Muslims of all nationalities, whether they speak Arabic or not, say “Assalamu alaikoum” when they meet and again when they depart. It is a way of showing respect to a Muslim brother or sister and of wishing them well. The response is, “Wa alaikoum … Continue reading →