Ruby is one of our four precious gemstones (the others are emerald, diamond, and sapphire). Ruby’s red color comes from the mineral, corundum, one of the hardest minerals on Earth. (Coming in second place to the diamond.) The most sought-after shade is blood red or crimson (with a hint of blue), referred to as ‘pigeon’s blood’ red. How much is it worth? A ruby, weighing over 10 carats, of high-quality can end up selling for much more than a like-sized diamond. Doesn’t it make you want one now? Ha ha! Fun fact: “Hope Ruby” was the most expensive ruby ever sold, weighing 32.08 carats. Can you guess how much it…
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Let’s Leap, Let’s Leap!
Did you know that LEAPING is a biblical activity? It’s amazing the challenges that you and I are able to LEAP over by the grace and help of God. He gives us the power and strength to do what we cannot do on our own. With God’s help, you can climb over those steep mountains. You can traipse through those huge obstacles. You can pass over the solid, brick walls in front of you. With God’s help, you can! David said in Psalm 18:29 (kjv), “For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.” The definition for LEAP is “to jump…
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Is God “My Everything”?
I read a quote this morning that stirred my heart… and sparked a fire in my soul… “If Christ is not ALL to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into partnership as a part Saviour of men. If He be something, He must be everything, and if He be not everything, He is nothing to you.” – Charles Spurgeon I had to ask myself some questions… “Am I ALL in?” “Have I totally surrendered EVERYTHING to God? “If I had NOTHING left…like Job, would God be enough?” “What THINGS might I be clinging to that is hindering me from letting God be my EVERYTHING, my ALL…
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Day 13 – Be Thankful for the Tiny Things
*NOTE: This is a re-post from my 21 Day Bible Reading Challenge. You can find that series [[HERE]] Be Thankful for the Tiny Things Being thankful for the tiny things will bring more JOY to your life. It’s so easy to overlook the everyday, normal provisions. We lose sight of their value because we become so accustomed to having them always there within our reach. Gratitude fills our heart full of thankfulness for the everyday, common, teeny-weeny, tiny things in life… The window that lets in sunshine.The faucet that draws out water to drink or wash your hands.The pair of shoes that cover your feet to protect them as you…
