http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/Examining ways to improve human life...hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/564766It's not every day that you get confirmation from the man upstairs, also known as God, that He approves of your blog...at least THIS blog (can't say what He thinks of the British Librarian blog. ) Anyway, so I've been writing daily devotions for a magazine for a few months. Well, today, another...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/563921"Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 Those who truly believe in God and have come to have a personal relationship with Christ are no longer the way they once were. They can't be. In beholding, we become changed. Through communion with God through His Word, nature,...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/563723"Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel." Psalms 73:24 The scriptures are filled with good counsel to guide us into a life of righteousness and contentment. Many refuse good counsel, but would rather take the road of the rebel. This road leads to destruction and depression. If we are wise and...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/563551"Do not quench the Spirit." (1 Thessalonians 5:19) According to this verse, it is very possible for man to quench the Spirit of God from the conscience and the heart. The Spirit, we're told, is the force by which conviction of sin comes. Those who do not believe in sin, have already began the...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/563007"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 Does this verse flow contrary to our human need to tell me people what we think? No, in fact, this verse deals...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/562608"Be clothed in humility." (I Peter 5:5) Humility is expressed in a true spirit of gentleness, knowing that truly we are unworthy to bear the name of Christ, being that we are so imperfect and such sinners. Humility is a type of spiritual clothing one wears when one realizes what God has done for...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/562425"If ye continue in my words, then are ye my disciples indeed." John 8:31 The whole chapter of John 8 is Jesus in conversation with the Jews who were gathered about Him. Most of them didn't believe a word He said, yet Jesus kept sharing the truth with them. At one point he boldly exclaimed to...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/562255“Good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.” 1 Tim. 5:25 There are many women who are housewives. They are not out there working in a career and getting kudos for their achievements. Instead, they deal with the hardships that come with raising a family, changing...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/562049“Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children.” Matthew 5:9 Those who work for peace have a heart after God’s Kingdom. Striving for peace is often a sign of love. As we bring peace and kindness to situations and circumstances around us, we are smoothing the way and bringing...http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ariala9203/561873“This is how you should pray, ‘Our Father in Heaven…” (Matt 6:9) Remember as kids when friends asked, "If you could have one wish, what would it be?" Some dreamed of being rich; some of finding true love and living happily ever after. The smart ones always wished for an unending number of wishes....