What are The Baer Necessities?

“… I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.”

~ Philippians 4:11-13

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Christ on Capitol Hill

From the way our Nation’s capital is portrayed I would assume that finding strong Christians within those stoic white buildings would be as probable as finding flying pigs. Continue reading “Christ on Capitol Hill”

3 Places Where I Place My Identity (But Shouldn’t): Part 3

Today we bring my three part series to a close. I believe that it is no coincidence that this last installment is coming together in the same weekend as the royal wedding. With so much chatter about love, weddings and marriage the past few days it can become all too easy to feel as if I am missing out. With that being said, I would like to share with you the third place where I place my identity (but shouldn’t): relationship status. Continue reading “3 Places Where I Place My Identity (But Shouldn’t): Part 3”

3 Places Where I Place My Identity (But Shouldn’t) : Part 2

My personal happiness is far too dependent on my appearance. My entire day can be destroyed by the way I think I look. I love fashion, makeup and taking girly pictures with my friends. But all too often I allow my bad hair day to turn into a bad day. I allow my uncomfortable outfit to evolve into discomfort with myself. Continue reading “3 Places Where I Place My Identity (But Shouldn’t) : Part 2”

3 Places where I place my identity (but shouldn’t) : Part 1

Hello friends!

 

Welcome to the first of a three part series titled 3 Places Where I Place My Identity (But Shouldn’t). It can be so easy to place our value in things that are temporary, or damaging, or shallow. Our value comes from no other source than the Creator of the universe. Nothing else can tell us what we are worth. Everything else will leave us feeling empty and unworthy. But God tells us that we are precious and priceless. Continue reading “3 Places where I place my identity (but shouldn’t) : Part 1”