Honey bees caught in a sticky situation. Most people have a very strong opinion about bees- they either love them for their complexity and usefulness to the planet, or dislike them for their sting and their continual presence around picnics and other outdoor gatherings. However, I have a complex relationship with bees. It is true, …
Author Archives: Lydia Shearin
Life Lessons
Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com *Disclaimer* This weeks bog post isn’t going to be super deep or have immense spiritual meaning, and it probably will not be as carefully written as some of my other posts, but is should be an entertaining one. This is a collection of short incidents that have happened in …
Gatorade and God
I don’t know what woke me up- perhaps it was the heat from the four layers of blankets I had wrapped around myself, or the crick in my neck from hours of sleeping on it the wrong way. Maybe a passing thought had jarred me awake, or perhaps my dreams had simply ended. Regardless, I …
Which God Do You Worship?
It was another beautiful sunny day for a Bible study. The sky stretched out in an expanse of clear blueness above us as we spread out in the vibrant green grass on our college campus. Laughter floated through the air. Stories were shared as we discussed our topic for the day: the Grandeur of God. …
You’re Trying Too Hard
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com I have a confession to make: I am a chronic overachiever. Whether this comes from an inability to say “no” to any opportunity that comes my way, or my subconscious need to dabble in everything to make up for a lack of outstanding talent in any one thing, or …
Just one Touch
Photo by fotografierende on Pexels.com I have heard people say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been the hardest on extroverts, who have been forced into social isolation by quarantine, and I know many introverts who would debate that statement, but I think we can all agree that there is one group of people who have …
Don’t Waste Your Life
Photo by Jordan Benton on Pexels.com This afternoon, I was listing to one of my all-time favorite songs: David Dunn’s “Spend a Life” (Click here to listen). Ever since I discovered it, this song has meant so much to me, because it reminds me how short and precious life is, and spurs me to find …
Miracles
Miracle: noun an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.a wonder; marvel. (1) People say that Vacation Bible School is for children, but I beg to differ. …
Checkmate: The Conclusion
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com During these past several months, we have spent time on this blog series to talk about spiritual warfare and look at different tactics the Devil uses to try and trap us in sin. Using Disney movies as models, we have also looked at scriptural ways to combat Satan’s schemes and …
Checkmate (pt. 8): A Frozen Heart
A few weeks ago (in Pt. 6), we discussed how the Devil uses shame to trap us and undermine our God-Given value. In today’s post, I want to talk about another of Satan’s tactics that is meant to confine us: Fear. As much as shame keeps us from recognizing our gifts, fear keeps us from …
Soli Deo Gloria 