Example over perception
#BeLike
There is a reason why the Bible has so many characters—it is for us to learn from example. The life stories of the men and women in the Bible are not only encouraging but also contains details of God’s character that are revelatory. #BeLike is not about advocating the idea of being exactly like someone in the Biblical era but understanding and dissecting the lives and stories of these characters to learn more about God.
Be like a Dove
In reference to Mathew 3:16 and Luke 3:22, the Holy Spirit is compared to a dove at the Baptism of Jesus. In Christian iconography, a dove symbolises the Holy Spirit and a way that God shows His guiding hand and His lasting peace. Dove can be seen multiple times in...
Be like an eagle
There is a fable about an eagle that thought he was a chicken. When the eagle was very small, he fell from the safety of his nest. A chicken farmer found the eagle, brought him to the farm, and raised him in a chicken coop among his many chickens. The eagle grew up...
Be like a tree
Being a tree We put up a tree for Christmas in our house and this got me thinking of the many lessons that a tree teaches us. Before you admonish me for the pagan culture, let me assure you that this discussion will be detailed in another article altogether. We, as a...