Maybelle Crabtree here. My body a temple for the Holy Spirit? My body a shrine or sacred place to glorify God? Glorify God by honoring and praising Him in thoughts, words, and actions with my body? You’ve got to be kidding. But, it’s true. Says it right there in the Bible; in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 6, verses 19 and 20. The apostle Paul writes, “You should know that … [Read more...] about My Body a Holy Temple?
Biblical Garden
Self-Control or Willpower: Which is Better?
Maybelle Crabtree here. You know I always thought I had good self-control. I mean I don’t drink, smoke, overeat, spend too much money, or cheat. Sounds pretty good, right? But I found out I was mistaking willpower for self-control. They are, in fact, two different things. For instance, willpower is derived from two Latin words which, together, means “to be able to wish or … [Read more...] about Self-Control or Willpower: Which is Better?
Can a Bull in a China Shop Find Gentleness?
MayBelle Crabtree here. I have a question: can a bull in a china shop find gentleness and become as gentle as a lamb? To be exact, can I – someone who rushes recklessly head-long into situations without much forethought – become a touchy-feely, easygoing, and good-natured person who helps other people even when they have wronged me? I sure hope so. What Gentleness … [Read more...] about Can a Bull in a China Shop Find Gentleness?
Faithfulness to God and Each Other
When Tom and I married, he stumbled over the word “faithful” in our wedding vows (to be my faithful husband). There were snickers from the guests in the pews and I, myself, had to hold my giggles. Almost every toast mentioned faithful and all of Tom’s friends teased him about his Freudian slip at the reception afterwards. To this day, it’s the one thing everyone remembers from … [Read more...] about Faithfulness to God and Each Other
Be Good, For Goodness’ Sake
“For Goodness’ sake, Maybelle," my mom exclaimed. “Stop asking so many questions!” "Here comes Miss Goody Two Shoes,” my sister sneered to her friends every time she saw me walking toward her. “You’re just too good sometimes, Maybelle," a friend once advised me. “You’re going to explode someday.” I have heard the word “good” in one form or another associated with my … [Read more...] about Be Good, For Goodness’ Sake