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What do you live for?

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We all live for something, so what is it you find that excites you in life? Is there something you would drop everything for on a daily basis to do? All I can say is I’m glad I was permitted to write for Families.com’s Christian blogs, because I tend to drop other things in my day to share my thoughts here. Though what I’m studying and writing may be pleasing to God and building my own faith, it shouldn’t compete with direct devotional time with Him. People live for lots of things: Their careers, spouse, kids, social status, vanity, sports, … Continue reading →

Vanity

So many work hard to outdo and outshine. For some reason there is so much focus on vanity around us. You see it on the cover of magazines and on television. It wasn’t too long ago that I felt like I wasn’t worth much without the designer labels, big house, the high-end designer handbags, designer jewelry, high end wristwatches, luxury cars… I even had to wear expensive make-up. Even with a lot of nice things, anyone who knows me could tell you I looked like a plain, ordinary mom. Nothing fancy at all. None of these things ever accentuated the … Continue reading →

Being Content

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The American Heritage Dictionary gives one definition of contentment as, “The state of being contented; satisfied.” Do we ever really feel satisfied? I’ve seen people who appear to have a comfortable living but seem very discontented. I believe God has given us a drive to seek out, to do better, to press on… Sadly, I think many of us become wrapped up in our selfish ambitions and forget to realize tomorrow is not promised to any of us. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 says, “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain … Continue reading →

Pedestal Sink or Vanity?

If you are designing a bathroom for a new home, adding on a bathroom, or renovating a current one, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the many choices. One of those choices is whether to install a pedestal sink or a vanity. Either one will provide the necessary functions, such as running water and a place to wash your hands or brush your teeth, but there are other things to consider. Pedestal Sinks Pedestal sinks come in some terrific styles, but they also offer the benefit of taking up only a limited amount of floor space. They can help you … Continue reading →