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Weekly Blessings:Week 58:Distractions
This week, not only will I be speaking to you guys, but I’ll be preaching to myself. https://www.theodysseyonline.com/stop-pushing-away-the-distractions-in-your-life I’m not going to sugar-coat anything, I’m just going to hit you straight-up with the truth: Whenever satan feels threatened or he knows something good is coming your way, he’s going to come at you with distractions. […]
Weekly Blessings:Week 57: Prayers for Orlando
Good morning. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/celebrities-react-orlando-nightclub-shooting/story?id=39791987 I’m sure you’ve already heard the news about the tragic shooting that took place at a nightclub in Orlando early this morning. Terrible. Just terrible. I don’t have much to say about the incident, because I’m honestly speechless about it. I mean, what can you really say, you know? But the last […]
Weekly Blessings:Week 83: Being a Willing Vessel(Part 1)
Image Credit: Love This Pic Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! I was recently talking to a brother-in-Christ of mine when he put me on something profound. In so many words, he basically told me that, in order for God to do work in me and to restore me, I have to believe in […]
In Hindsight: A Look Back At 2015
Happy Wednesday! As we all know, Friday will be the first day of 2016! Whoop,whoop! Are you guys as excited as I am? Being that 2015 is just about over, I decided to think back on the year and the lessons I’ve learned. Not everybody is going to like you or be nice to you. […]
Weekly Blessings: Week 54: Asking God (WBQ)
Good morning, dear friends! This week we have another “Weekly Blessings” question(WBQ)! This past week I posted the question to people on social media to see what they had to say. I have recorded a few of the answers below to get your wheels turning. Feel free to answer in the comments below or even […]
Weekly Blessings: Week 51: Silent Sundays
Hey guys, and welcome to another edition of “Weekly Blessings!” This week I wanted to take a step back and ponder on some things with you guys. That’s why I decided to bring back another round of “Silent Sundays!” If you’d like to share something (Bible verse, a song, or a message…anything!) that God has […]
Weekly Blessings: Week 49: John the Best Man
Saint John Pointing to Christ by Bartolome Esteban Murillo Welcome to “Weekly Blessings!” I’m so glad you decided to stop by and praise God with me! If this is your first time here at The Pen & the Needle and/or your first time reading a “Weekly Blessings” post, let me explain what this is all […]
Weekly Blessings: Week 47: Opening Doors
Bok (That’s “hello” in Croatian)! This past week has been EXTREMELY hectic! From finals, to moving out, to graduation…..there’s been a lot going on! So just bare with me… Anyway, I read this interesting blog post by Rita MacDonald of Kitchen Table Devotions. The post was entitled, “Stop Opening Doors!” and it was very enlightening! […]
Weekly Blessings: Week 46: Making It
Hey guys! Sorry I’m late. But thanks for stopping by! The reason I was gone today was because I was at a funeral. It was a sad occasion, but I had a sort of epiphany that I’d like to share with you guys. Seeing everyone coming in looking sad and people crying is a normal […]
Weekly Blessings: Week 44: A Heart Full of Laughter
Hey guys and welcome back to “Weekly Blessings!” This week I wanted to come at you guys with something a bit light-hearted. And what’s more light-hearted than a good laugh! Below are a couple of videos of some Christian comedians that are sure to help you laugh off your worries and put a smile on […]